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 | 712,825 | 349,875 | 362,945 |
0 to 14 years | 109,230 | 55,955 | 53,285 |
0 to 4 years | 31,330 | 15,925 | 15,410 |
5 to 9 years | 36,770 | 18,825 | 17,945 |
10 to 14 years | 41,140 | 21,205 | 19,930 |
15 to 64 years | 488,510 | 240,445 | 248,065 |
15 to 19 years | 44,620 | 23,095 | 21,525 |
20 to 24 years | 51,465 | 26,725 | 24,740 |
25 to 29 years | 51,685 | 26,980 | 24,705 |
30 to 34 years | 48,335 | 24,225 | 24,115 |
35 to 39 years | 46,840 | 22,635 | 24,205 |
40 to 44 years | 44,240 | 20,440 | 23,795 |
45 to 49 years | 46,315 | 21,340 | 24,975 |
50 to 54 years | 51,675 | 24,480 | 27,200 |
55 to 59 years | 55,085 | 26,935 | 28,150 |
60 to 64 years | 48,245 | 23,585 | 24,660 |
65 years and over | 115,080 | 53,485 | 61,590 |
85 years and over | 11,610 | 4,630 | 6,980 |
Average age | 40.8 | 40.0 | 41.7 |
Median age | 40.4 | 38.8 | 42.0 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
Married or living common law | 341,830 | 170,765 | 171,065 |
Married | 315,010 | 157,375 | 157,630 |
Living common law | 26,825 | 13,395 | 13,435 |
Not married and not living common law | 261,760 | 123,165 | 138,600 |
Never married | 189,880 | 101,625 | 88,255 |
Separated | 14,255 | 5,550 | 8,705 |
Divorced | 30,175 | 10,605 | 19,570 |
Widowed | 27,445 | 5,375 | 22,070 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 712,825 | 349,875 | 362,945 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 494,810 | 246,060 | 248,755 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 93,380 | 46,705 | 46,675 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 337,050 | 173,765 | 163,285 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 64,385 | 25,590 | 38,790 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 10,505 | 7,875 | 2,625 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 53,885 | 17,720 | 36,165 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 89,175 | 40,530 | 48,645 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 57,075 | 28,165 | 28,910 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 24,405 | 14,530 | 9,875 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 47,355 | 20,585 | 26,765 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 585,780 | 284,900 | 300,880 |
Currently serving member | 610 | 455 | 155 |
Veteran | 2,455 | 2,150 | 300 |
No military service | 582,715 | 282,290 | 300,425 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
With total income | 571,305 | 278,290 | 293,015 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 59,565 | 25,155 | 34,415 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 72,750 | 32,775 | 39,975 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 91,530 | 41,080 | 50,445 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 68,025 | 30,670 | 37,355 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 56,420 | 25,810 | 30,610 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 47,380 | 22,325 | 25,050 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 37,750 | 18,880 | 18,870 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 29,195 | 15,415 | 13,780 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 22,620 | 12,820 | 9,805 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 18,650 | 10,765 | 7,880 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 45,365 | 27,240 | 18,125 |
$150,000 and over | 22,055 | 15,355 | 6,705 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
With after-tax income | 571,595 | 278,435 | 293,165 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 61,495 | 25,875 | 35,615 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 75,990 | 34,430 | 41,560 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 101,515 | 45,560 | 55,950 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 79,245 | 36,340 | 42,905 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 65,885 | 30,960 | 34,925 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 52,195 | 25,870 | 26,325 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 37,180 | 19,860 | 17,330 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 27,815 | 15,765 | 12,050 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 22,610 | 12,555 | 10,055 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 13,615 | 8,060 | 5,555 |
$100,000 and over | 34,055 | 23,155 | 10,895 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
With employment income | 416,025 | 215,055 | 200,970 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 97,605 | 45,700 | 51,905 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 47,260 | 22,685 | 24,570 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 34,225 | 16,835 | 17,390 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 33,805 | 15,905 | 17,900 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 33,685 | 16,245 | 17,445 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 32,440 | 16,090 | 16,350 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 27,305 | 14,440 | 12,870 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 21,290 | 11,675 | 9,620 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 18,145 | 10,735 | 7,410 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 15,495 | 9,250 | 6,245 |
$100,000 and over | 54,775 | 35,505 | 19,270 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 571,305 | 278,290 | 293,015 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 54,150 | 61,900 | 46,840 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 39,200 | 43,600 | 35,600 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 571,595 | 278,435 | 293,165 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 44,640 | 49,760 | 39,800 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 35,600 | 39,200 | 32,800 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 416,025 | 215,055 | 200,970 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 52,450 | 59,600 | 44,800 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 38,400 | 44,000 | 33,600 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 519,060 | 250,385 | 268,670 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 10,110 | 8,880 | 11,260 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 7,750 | 5,920 | 9,400 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 53,360 | 22,595 | 30,765 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,480 | 5,480 | 5,480 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,300 | 5,845 | 6,630 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 187,375 | 93,085 | 94,295 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,000 | 8,000 | 9,500 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,660 | 9,550 | 9,770 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 603,595 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 200,090 | 111,360 | 88,730 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 66,500 | 72,000 | 61,600 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 82,300 | 89,800 | 72,700 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 156,130 | 74,515 | 81,615 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 16,600 | 18,200 | 15,300 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 27,320 | 30,120 | 24,740 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 83.0 | 87.0 | 78.0 |
Employment income (%)21 | 70.6 | 74.4 | 65.6 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 17.0 | 12.9 | 22.0 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 6.7 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 603,590 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 555,325 | 269,620 | 285,700 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 36,800 | 42,000 | 32,400 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 51,200 | 58,950 | 43,920 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 555,460 | 269,640 | 285,820 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 33,600 | 37,600 | 30,200 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 42,000 | 47,280 | 37,080 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 414,475 | 213,595 | 200,885 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 39,600 | 44,400 | 35,200 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 52,550 | 59,650 | 45,000 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 485,385 | 233,615 | 251,770 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 1,350 | 820 | 3,040 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 6,125 | 4,864 | 7,300 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 29,625 | 11,445 | 18,180 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,840 | 5,480 | 6,120 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,500 | 6,640 | 8,040 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 603,590 | 293,925 | 309,665 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 197,530 | 109,850 | 87,675 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 62,000 | 67,000 | 56,800 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 77,000 | 84,500 | 67,700 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 145,215 | 69,300 | 75,915 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 23,600 | 25,200 | 21,800 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 33,920 | 37,680 | 30,440 |
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 (%) | 89.6 | 92.8 | 85.4 |
Employment income (%) | 76.6 | 80.2 | 72.0 |
Government transfers (%) | 10.5 | 7.1 | 14.6 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
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 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 312,615 | 151,370 | 161,245 |
In the bottom decile | 60,860 | 29,535 | 31,325 |
In the second decile | 60,520 | 28,910 | 31,610 |
In the third decile | 62,105 | 29,655 | 32,450 |
In the fourth decile | 63,190 | 30,880 | 32,305 |
In the fifth decile | 65,945 | 32,390 | 33,560 |
In the top half of the distribution | 400,210 | 198,510 | 201,705 |
In the sixth decile | 68,720 | 33,515 | 35,210 |
In the seventh decile | 75,325 | 37,150 | 38,175 |
In the eighth decile | 78,520 | 39,095 | 39,430 |
In the ninth decile | 86,595 | 42,990 | 43,605 |
In the top decile | 91,050 | 45,760 | 45,290 |
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 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 63,885 | 31,985 | 31,905 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 66,825 | 31,275 | 35,555 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
English only | 640,370 | 320,445 | 319,920 |
French only | 525 | 210 | 315 |
English and French | 47,625 | 20,035 | 27,595 |
Neither English nor French | 24,305 | 9,190 | 15,115 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
English | 440,285 | 218,270 | 222,010 |
French | 2,925 | 1,390 | 1,530 |
Non-official language | 196,545 | 94,580 | 101,960 |
Indigenous37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 196,545 | 94,580 | 101,960 |
English and French | 1,515 | 660 | 855 |
English and non-official language(s) | 69,440 | 34,010 | 35,430 |
French and non-official language(s) | 350 | 180 | 170 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 770 | 325 | 445 |
Multiple non-official languages | 995 | 450 | 545 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
None | 494,655 | 243,775 | 250,875 |
English | 82,720 | 40,815 | 41,910 |
French | 6,020 | 2,525 | 3,495 |
Non-official language | 98,545 | 47,615 | 50,930 |
Indigenous39 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Non-Indigenous | 98,515 | 47,595 | 50,920 |
English and French | 1,265 | 610 | 655 |
English and non-official language(s) | 12,530 | 6,285 | 6,245 |
French and non-official language(s) | 3,455 | 1,385 | 2,075 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 225 | 110 | 115 |
Multiple non-official languages | 13,400 | 6,750 | 6,650 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
English | 319,295 | 160,910 | 158,385 |
French | 6,170 | 2,865 | 3,305 |
Non-official language | 327,825 | 157,210 | 170,615 |
Indigenous41 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Non-Indigenous | 327,815 | 157,205 | 170,610 |
English and French | 2,335 | 1,100 | 1,235 |
English and non-official language(s) | 51,180 | 24,910 | 26,265 |
French and non-official language(s) | 950 | 440 | 505 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 1,285 | 585 | 695 |
Multiple non-official languages | 3,790 | 1,860 | 1,930 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
English | 674,560 | 334,415 | 340,145 |
French | 7,385 | 3,395 | 3,985 |
English and French | 6,855 | 3,010 | 3,845 |
Neither English nor French | 24,025 | 9,055 | 14,965 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Official languages | 688,515 | 340,685 | 347,835 |
English | 687,995 | 340,475 | 347,520 |
French | 48,150 | 20,240 | 27,910 |
Non-official languages | 438,795 | 211,910 | 226,885 |
Indigenous41 | 55 | 30 | 25 |
Non-Indigenous | 438,745 | 211,885 | 226,865 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Knowledge of one language | 274,340 | 137,185 | 137,160 |
English only | 253,585 | 129,270 | 124,315 |
French only | 160 | 70 | 90 |
Non-official language only | 20,595 | 7,845 | 12,750 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 438,480 | 212,695 | 225,785 |
English and French only | 20,280 | 8,625 | 11,660 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 27,350 | 11,405 | 15,940 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 386,780 | 191,175 | 195,605 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 360 | 140 | 220 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 3,710 | 1,345 | 2,365 |
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 | 139,015 | 71,265 | 67,750 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 11,430 | 5,975 | 5,455 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 127,585 | 65,285 | 62,300 |
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 | 105,205 | 54,035 | 51,165 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 9,290 | 4,875 | 4,410 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 6,130 | 3,195 | 2,935 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 3,160 | 1,685 | 1,480 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 95,915 | 49,160 | 46,760 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Indigenous identity48 | 3,555 | 1,795 | 1,755 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 3,375 | 1,715 | 1,660 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 1,950 | 980 | 975 |
Métis | 1,395 | 730 | 670 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 25 | 0 | 25 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 55 | 20 | 35 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 125 | 65 | 60 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 709,270 | 348,080 | 361,185 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 1,005 | 500 | 500 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 711,820 | 349,380 | 362,445 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 755 | 365 | 395 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 750 | 355 | 395 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 485 | 220 | 265 |
Métis single ancestry | 255 | 140 | 115 |
Inuit single ancestry | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 4,295 | 2,230 | 2,065 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 4,200 | 2,195 | 2,005 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 3,050 | 1,610 | 1,445 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 1,135 | 580 | 555 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 95 | 30 | 60 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 75 | 25 | 45 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 20 | 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 | 707,780 | 347,285 | 360,490 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Below affordability threshold only | 133,775 | 64,600 | 69,180 |
Below suitability threshold only | 92,895 | 45,700 | 47,195 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 18,075 | 8,485 | 9,595 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 27,170 | 13,290 | 13,880 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 8,245 | 3,930 | 4,310 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 6,355 | 3,105 | 3,255 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 1,595 | 730 | 860 |
Acceptable | 424,720 | 210,050 | 214,670 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 694,110 | 340,450 | 353,665 |
In core need | 81,225 | 37,630 | 43,595 |
Not in core need | 612,880 | 302,815 | 310,070 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Owner | 521,865 | 255,675 | 266,185 |
Renter | 190,965 | 94,200 | 96,760 |
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 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Canadian citizens65 | 600,215 | 294,040 | 306,180 |
Canadian citizens only | 436,335 | 214,235 | 222,100 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 163,880 | 79,800 | 84,080 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 112,610 | 55,840 | 56,770 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Non-immigrants68 | 306,375 | 154,215 | 152,160 |
Immigrants69 | 379,420 | 181,245 | 198,175 |
Before 1980 | 58,675 | 27,785 | 30,895 |
1980 to 1990 | 47,340 | 22,805 | 24,530 |
1991 to 2000 | 83,110 | 39,565 | 43,545 |
2001 to 2010 | 95,400 | 45,230 | 50,170 |
2011 to 202170 | 94,900 | 45,865 | 49,035 |
2011 to 2015 | 42,395 | 19,975 | 22,420 |
2016 to 2021 | 52,505 | 25,890 | 26,615 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 27,025 | 14,415 | 12,610 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 379,420 | 181,245 | 198,175 |
Under 5 years | 32,680 | 16,665 | 16,015 |
5 to 14 years | 63,840 | 33,265 | 30,580 |
15 to 24 years | 70,345 | 31,280 | 39,065 |
25 to 44 years | 173,645 | 81,920 | 91,725 |
45 years and over | 38,910 | 18,120 | 20,795 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Born in Canada | 300,290 | 151,060 | 149,235 |
Born outside Canada | 412,535 | 198,815 | 213,715 |
Americas | 50,960 | 22,875 | 28,085 |
North America | 7,450 | 3,580 | 3,870 |
United States of America | 7,450 | 3,580 | 3,870 |
Other places of birth in North America | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central America | 3,805 | 1,785 | 2,025 |
El Salvador | 830 | 405 | 430 |
Guatemala | 420 | 200 | 220 |
Mexico | 1,770 | 800 | 970 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 785 | 380 | 410 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 21,835 | 9,570 | 12,270 |
Barbados | 965 | 415 | 545 |
Cuba | 815 | 425 | 390 |
Dominican Republic | 365 | 190 | 175 |
Grenada | 515 | 250 | 260 |
Haiti | 175 | 95 | 80 |
Jamaica | 11,380 | 4,805 | 6,575 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 580 | 215 | 365 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 5,860 | 2,655 | 3,210 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 1,185 | 520 | 665 |
South America | 17,865 | 7,940 | 9,920 |
Argentina | 795 | 370 | 425 |
Brazil | 1,625 | 685 | 940 |
Chile | 1,085 | 520 | 560 |
Colombia | 3,955 | 1,795 | 2,155 |
Ecuador | 1,010 | 430 | 580 |
Guyana | 6,335 | 2,760 | 3,575 |
Peru | 1,385 | 625 | 765 |
Venezuela74 | 1,020 | 455 | 570 |
Other places of birth in South America | 650 | 295 | 355 |
Europe | 80,660 | 38,615 | 42,045 |
Western Europe | 4,330 | 2,040 | 2,295 |
Austria | 365 | 170 | 200 |
Belgium | 165 | 80 | 85 |
France | 725 | 350 | 375 |
Germany | 2,320 | 1,070 | 1,245 |
Netherlands | 490 | 245 | 250 |
Switzerland | 250 | 120 | 130 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Eastern Europe | 32,955 | 15,180 | 17,780 |
Belarus | 370 | 170 | 200 |
Bulgaria | 1,135 | 540 | 595 |
Czechia | 635 | 330 | 310 |
Hungary | 720 | 330 | 395 |
Moldova75 | 290 | 145 | 145 |
Poland | 19,435 | 8,860 | 10,580 |
Romania | 2,665 | 1,280 | 1,385 |
Russian Federation | 2,045 | 885 | 1,155 |
Slovakia | 430 | 205 | 225 |
Ukraine | 4,850 | 2,285 | 2,565 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 380 | 155 | 225 |
Northern Europe | 11,240 | 5,505 | 5,735 |
Denmark | 160 | 70 | 90 |
Ireland76 | 940 | 475 | 470 |
United Kingdom77 | 9,795 | 4,850 | 4,950 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 340 | 110 | 220 |
Southern Europe | 32,140 | 15,895 | 16,245 |
Albania | 1,790 | 880 | 905 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,425 | 1,240 | 1,185 |
Croatia | 3,175 | 1,580 | 1,595 |
Greece | 1,470 | 745 | 720 |
Italy | 7,005 | 3,560 | 3,450 |
North Macedonia | 1,130 | 535 | 595 |
Portugal | 10,735 | 5,205 | 5,530 |
Serbia78 | 1,880 | 960 | 920 |
Spain | 355 | 155 | 195 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 2,180 | 1,030 | 1,150 |
Africa | 27,470 | 13,355 | 14,115 |
Western Africa | 5,865 | 2,880 | 2,990 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 275 | 160 | 115 |
Ghana | 1,490 | 645 | 845 |
Nigeria | 3,720 | 1,900 | 1,815 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 385 | 170 | 210 |
Eastern Africa | 7,785 | 3,615 | 4,165 |
Eritrea | 270 | 125 | 150 |
Ethiopia | 500 | 230 | 270 |
Kenya | 1,870 | 825 | 1,040 |
Mauritius | 1,515 | 750 | 765 |
Somalia | 935 | 370 | 565 |
Tanzania79 | 1,160 | 575 | 585 |
Uganda | 655 | 335 | 310 |
Zimbabwe | 265 | 135 | 130 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 615 | 270 | 350 |
Northern Africa | 11,840 | 5,940 | 5,900 |
Algeria | 360 | 190 | 165 |
Egypt | 9,465 | 4,825 | 4,640 |
Morocco | 485 | 160 | 320 |
Sudan80 | 885 | 425 | 455 |
Tunisia | 155 | 70 | 90 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 490 | 270 | 220 |
Central Africa | 685 | 305 | 380 |
Cameroon | 180 | 65 | 110 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 295 | 150 | 145 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 210 | 90 | 120 |
Southern Africa | 1,295 | 615 | 680 |
South Africa, Republic of | 1,220 | 585 | 635 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 80 | 25 | 50 |
Asia | 252,615 | 123,590 | 129,020 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 45,540 | 23,410 | 22,130 |
Afghanistan | 2,550 | 1,315 | 1,235 |
Iran81 | 2,855 | 1,535 | 1,320 |
Iraq | 8,670 | 4,385 | 4,285 |
Israel | 520 | 305 | 215 |
Jordan | 2,310 | 1,185 | 1,125 |
Kazakhstan | 245 | 85 | 150 |
Kuwait | 2,525 | 1,375 | 1,155 |
Lebanon | 3,495 | 1,700 | 1,795 |
Saudi Arabia | 4,715 | 2,425 | 2,290 |
Syria82 | 6,895 | 3,440 | 3,455 |
Turkey | 1,090 | 610 | 480 |
United Arab Emirates | 5,535 | 2,870 | 2,660 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 4,145 | 2,180 | 1,970 |
Eastern Asia | 39,680 | 18,135 | 21,545 |
China83 | 25,580 | 11,635 | 13,945 |
Hong Kong84 | 6,920 | 3,310 | 3,605 |
Japan | 780 | 285 | 495 |
Korea, South85 | 4,440 | 2,055 | 2,390 |
Taiwan | 1,755 | 760 | 995 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 195 | 85 | 110 |
Southeast Asia | 45,160 | 19,790 | 25,375 |
Cambodia | 205 | 110 | 95 |
Indonesia | 1,220 | 525 | 695 |
Laos86 | 245 | 115 | 135 |
Malaysia | 1,195 | 610 | 585 |
Philippines | 29,565 | 12,640 | 16,925 |
Singapore | 625 | 275 | 355 |
Thailand | 290 | 105 | 180 |
Viet Nam | 11,585 | 5,315 | 6,270 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 225 | 95 | 135 |
Southern Asia | 122,230 | 62,255 | 59,975 |
Bangladesh | 3,180 | 1,595 | 1,585 |
India | 75,015 | 38,580 | 36,430 |
Nepal | 1,130 | 575 | 555 |
Pakistan | 34,965 | 17,735 | 17,235 |
Sri Lanka | 7,915 | 3,770 | 4,150 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 25 | 10 | 20 |
Oceania | 825 | 380 | 450 |
Australia | 450 | 210 | 240 |
Fiji | 245 | 110 | 135 |
New Zealand | 115 | 50 | 70 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 10 | 10 | 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 | 379,420 | 181,245 | 198,175 |
Americas | 46,525 | 20,765 | 25,765 |
Brazil | 1,280 | 550 | 725 |
Colombia | 3,385 | 1,555 | 1,830 |
El Salvador | 815 | 390 | 425 |
Guyana | 6,240 | 2,705 | 3,535 |
Haiti | 160 | 90 | 65 |
Jamaica | 11,015 | 4,625 | 6,390 |
Mexico | 1,390 | 625 | 765 |
Peru | 1,340 | 600 | 740 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 5,760 | 2,600 | 3,165 |
United States of America | 5,580 | 2,610 | 2,970 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 9,565 | 4,410 | 5,150 |
Europe | 77,845 | 37,130 | 40,720 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,390 | 1,215 | 1,175 |
Croatia | 3,035 | 1,510 | 1,525 |
France | 625 | 300 | 320 |
Germany | 2,110 | 985 | 1,125 |
Greece | 1,385 | 695 | 690 |
Hungary | 690 | 320 | 370 |
Italy | 6,805 | 3,450 | 3,355 |
Netherlands | 475 | 235 | 240 |
Poland | 19,025 | 8,650 | 10,375 |
Portugal | 10,415 | 5,025 | 5,395 |
Romania | 2,650 | 1,275 | 1,375 |
Russian Federation | 1,985 | 860 | 1,125 |
Serbia78 | 1,840 | 935 | 910 |
Ukraine | 4,670 | 2,200 | 2,470 |
United Kingdom77 | 9,225 | 4,530 | 4,700 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 10,525 | 4,960 | 5,565 |
Africa | 25,435 | 12,400 | 13,030 |
Algeria | 345 | 185 | 160 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 270 | 145 | 120 |
Egypt | 8,975 | 4,605 | 4,365 |
Eritrea | 260 | 120 | 135 |
Ethiopia | 475 | 215 | 265 |
Morocco | 460 | 150 | 310 |
Nigeria | 2,915 | 1,505 | 1,405 |
Somalia | 905 | 355 | 550 |
South Africa, Republic of | 1,170 | 565 | 605 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 9,660 | 4,550 | 5,110 |
Asia | 228,910 | 110,640 | 118,275 |
Afghanistan | 2,470 | 1,265 | 1,200 |
Iran81 | 2,670 | 1,440 | 1,235 |
Iraq | 8,410 | 4,260 | 4,155 |
Lebanon | 3,315 | 1,590 | 1,725 |
Syria82 | 6,700 | 3,330 | 3,375 |
Turkey | 980 | 545 | 435 |
China83 | 22,825 | 10,405 | 12,420 |
Hong Kong84 | 6,655 | 3,180 | 3,480 |
Korea, South85 | 4,125 | 1,915 | 2,210 |
Taiwan | 1,685 | 725 | 960 |
Philippines | 28,675 | 12,340 | 16,330 |
Viet Nam | 10,950 | 5,060 | 5,890 |
Bangladesh | 3,070 | 1,535 | 1,530 |
India | 61,260 | 30,465 | 30,790 |
Pakistan | 33,805 | 17,050 | 16,755 |
Sri Lanka | 7,785 | 3,690 | 4,095 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 23,530 | 11,850 | 11,685 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 705 | 315 | 390 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
First generation91 | 412,535 | 198,815 | 213,715 |
Second generation92 | 191,995 | 97,085 | 94,915 |
Third generation or more93 | 108,295 | 53,975 | 54,315 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 712,825 | 349,880 | 362,950 |
Economic immigrants95 | 179,000 | 91,230 | 87,770 |
Principal applicants96 | 69,680 | 45,935 | 23,745 |
Secondary applicants97 | 109,320 | 45,290 | 64,030 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 89,420 | 34,500 | 54,920 |
Refugees99 | 48,575 | 26,020 | 22,555 |
Other immigrants100 | 3,750 | 1,710 | 2,040 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 392,080 | 196,415 | 195,665 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 712,825 | 349,875 | 362,945 |
Total visible minority population103 | 441,480 | 215,955 | 225,520 |
South Asian | 180,800 | 91,790 | 89,010 |
Chinese | 52,095 | 24,770 | 27,325 |
Black | 49,215 | 22,645 | 26,575 |
Filipino | 38,335 | 17,390 | 20,945 |
Arab | 42,805 | 21,920 | 20,885 |
Latin American | 17,325 | 7,905 | 9,415 |
Southeast Asian | 17,165 | 8,200 | 8,965 |
West Asian | 8,505 | 4,310 | 4,195 |
Korean | 5,820 | 2,805 | 3,020 |
Japanese | 2,110 | 925 | 1,190 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 10,890 | 5,220 | 5,670 |
Multiple visible minorities | 16,410 | 8,075 | 8,335 |
Not a visible minority105 | 271,345 | 133,925 | 137,425 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 712,825 | 349,875 | 362,945 |
Canadian | 42,315 | 21,525 | 20,790 |
English | 46,415 | 23,000 | 23,415 |
Irish | 39,785 | 19,525 | 20,265 |
Scottish | 36,800 | 17,910 | 18,890 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 15,430 | 7,195 | 8,230 |
German | 19,285 | 9,635 | 9,650 |
Chinese | 55,350 | 26,310 | 29,045 |
Italian | 38,075 | 19,225 | 18,850 |
Indian (India) | 90,560 | 45,825 | 44,730 |
Ukrainian | 17,350 | 8,405 | 8,945 |
Dutch | 6,125 | 2,940 | 3,185 |
Polish | 36,095 | 17,275 | 18,820 |
Québécois | 445 | 230 | 210 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 12,325 | 6,035 | 6,290 |
Filipino | 37,325 | 17,120 | 20,210 |
French Canadian | 3,120 | 1,520 | 1,600 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 4,980 | 2,515 | 2,465 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 1,615 | 835 | 785 |
Métis | 1,460 | 750 | 715 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 6,500 | 3,160 | 3,340 |
Russian | 6,260 | 2,795 | 3,470 |
Norwegian | 1,235 | 605 | 630 |
Welsh | 3,880 | 1,815 | 2,065 |
Portuguese | 27,845 | 13,555 | 14,290 |
American | 3,420 | 1,625 | 1,795 |
Spanish | 9,865 | 4,515 | 5,355 |
Swedish | 1,420 | 720 | 695 |
Hungarian | 3,950 | 1,850 | 2,095 |
Acadian | 600 | 335 | 265 |
Pakistani | 41,025 | 20,915 | 20,110 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 9,710 | 4,565 | 5,145 |
Jewish | 2,060 | 1,000 | 1,060 |
Punjabi | 10,725 | 5,625 | 5,100 |
Vietnamese | 15,010 | 7,250 | 7,760 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 16,645 | 8,490 | 8,150 |
Greek | 5,890 | 2,980 | 2,910 |
Jamaican | 15,860 | 7,065 | 8,795 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 9,690 | 4,670 | 5,020 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 95 | 45 | 55 |
Korean | 6,025 | 2,890 | 3,135 |
Romanian | 3,755 | 1,845 | 1,910 |
Lebanese | 4,650 | 2,270 | 2,375 |
Iranian | 3,165 | 1,675 | 1,490 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 6,110 | 2,960 | 3,150 |
Danish | 990 | 530 | 460 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 540 | 260 | 280 |
Sikh | 6,110 | 3,190 | 2,920 |
Austrian | 1,940 | 970 | 975 |
Belgian | 665 | 335 | 325 |
Haitian | 295 | 160 | 135 |
Hindu | 11,540 | 5,960 | 5,580 |
Mexican | 2,350 | 1,115 | 1,240 |
Mennonite | 205 | 110 | 85 |
Swiss | 985 | 490 | 490 |
Finnish | 995 | 495 | 500 |
Sri Lankan | 7,370 | 3,610 | 3,760 |
Croatian | 7,950 | 4,085 | 3,875 |
Japanese | 2,875 | 1,315 | 1,560 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 10,410 | 5,100 | 5,315 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 415 | 205 | 210 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 725 | 365 | 355 |
Muslim | 10,055 | 5,155 | 4,905 |
Egyptian | 9,950 | 5,160 | 4,795 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 3,455 | 1,660 | 1,795 |
Tamil | 6,510 | 3,310 | 3,200 |
Icelandic | 200 | 95 | 105 |
Colombian | 3,820 | 1,835 | 1,985 |
Moroccan | 530 | 205 | 325 |
Czech | 1,485 | 670 | 815 |
Syrian | 6,390 | 3,210 | 3,180 |
Guyanese | 6,165 | 2,920 | 3,240 |
Afghan | 4,085 | 2,050 | 2,035 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 4,010 | 1,875 | 2,140 |
Serbian | 4,685 | 2,390 | 2,290 |
Ojibway | 300 | 165 | 135 |
Newfoundlander | 750 | 385 | 360 |
Hong Konger | 2,595 | 1,195 | 1,400 |
Ontarian | 1,065 | 505 | 555 |
Persian | 1,690 | 935 | 755 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 5,460 | 2,545 | 2,915 |
Turkish | 3,150 | 1,655 | 1,495 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 45 | 15 | 25 |
Bangladeshi | 2,740 | 1,415 | 1,330 |
Algerian | 355 | 190 | 170 |
Brazilian | 1,630 | 740 | 895 |
Nigerian | 2,470 | 1,225 | 1,245 |
Armenian | 1,295 | 600 | 695 |
Slovak | 1,380 | 710 | 665 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 1,275 | 605 | 670 |
Somali | 2,165 | 935 | 1,230 |
Taiwanese | 1,415 | 620 | 800 |
Iraqi | 5,695 | 2,875 | 2,820 |
Salvadorean | 940 | 440 | 500 |
African Caribbean | 3,695 | 1,620 | 2,075 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 3,210 | 1,500 | 1,710 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 4,730 | 2,425 | 2,310 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 3,050 | 1,350 | 1,705 |
Algonquin | 85 | 60 | 35 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 4,120 | 1,935 | 2,185 |
Lithuanian | 1,160 | 535 | 625 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 712,825 | 349,875 | 362,945 |
Buddhist | 14,295 | 6,570 | 7,725 |
Christian | 355,735 | 166,755 | 188,980 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 51,650 | 23,720 | 27,935 |
Anabaptist | 325 | 160 | 165 |
Anglican | 14,605 | 6,670 | 7,935 |
Baptist | 5,870 | 2,680 | 3,190 |
Catholic | 216,645 | 102,975 | 113,675 |
Christian Orthodox | 25,625 | 12,390 | 13,235 |
Jehovah's Witness | 1,905 | 795 | 1,110 |
Latter Day Saints | 370 | 160 | 215 |
Lutheran | 2,235 | 1,070 | 1,170 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 950 | 410 | 545 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 8,315 | 3,670 | 4,645 |
Presbyterian | 5,900 | 2,600 | 3,300 |
Reformed | 385 | 190 | 190 |
United Church | 10,600 | 4,650 | 5,945 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 10,350 | 4,620 | 5,730 |
Hindu | 62,515 | 31,710 | 30,810 |
Jewish | 1,380 | 670 | 710 |
Muslim | 120,960 | 61,080 | 59,885 |
Sikh | 24,505 | 12,640 | 11,865 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 4,465 | 1,895 | 2,575 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 128,940 | 68,550 | 60,390 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
Did not attend school | 509,445 | 248,620 | 260,825 |
Attended school | 94,150 | 45,310 | 48,840 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 31,000 | 16,175 | 14,820 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 62,855 | 28,975 | 33,880 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 24,010 | 11,275 | 12,735 |
Attended university | 38,475 | 17,515 | 20,960 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 370 | 190 | 180 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 295 | 150 | 145 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 85,715 | 41,460 | 44,255 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 517,880 | 252,470 | 265,405 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 80,295 | 38,365 | 41,930 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 152,265 | 75,105 | 77,160 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 371,030 | 180,455 | 190,575 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 140,395 | 69,355 | 71,040 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 22,470 | 15,685 | 6,785 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 12,560 | 8,035 | 4,525 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 9,915 | 7,645 | 2,270 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 99,290 | 45,265 | 54,020 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 18,635 | 8,405 | 10,225 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 230,635 | 111,100 | 119,535 |
Bachelor's degree | 150,240 | 70,305 | 79,935 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 14,805 | 7,085 | 7,720 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 6,385 | 2,840 | 3,545 |
Master's degree | 53,970 | 27,540 | 26,430 |
Earned doctorate138 | 5,235 | 3,325 | 1,910 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 232,565 | 113,475 | 119,090 |
Education | 16,285 | 2,885 | 13,400 |
13. Education | 16,285 | 2,885 | 13,400 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 11,500 | 4,615 | 6,885 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 1,260 | 870 | 390 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 10,245 | 3,745 | 6,500 |
Humanities | 20,960 | 6,080 | 14,880 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 2,280 | 435 | 1,845 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 5,065 | 1,090 | 3,980 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 8,405 | 2,345 | 6,060 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 415 | 165 | 250 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,165 | 510 | 660 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 875 | 535 | 345 |
54. History | 2,110 | 945 | 1,165 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 645 | 70 | 585 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 45,905 | 15,190 | 30,720 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 455 | 90 | 360 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 5,160 | 1,945 | 3,220 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 6,885 | 605 | 6,280 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 7,270 | 2,575 | 4,695 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 950 | 300 | 650 |
42. Psychology | 6,385 | 1,400 | 4,985 |
45. Social sciences | 18,800 | 8,275 | 10,525 |
Business, management and public administration | 96,290 | 44,420 | 51,865 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 120 | 60 | 60 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 4,050 | 855 | 3,195 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 92,115 | 43,510 | 48,610 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 20,495 | 8,905 | 11,585 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 8,075 | 2,935 | 5,140 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 5,710 | 2,390 | 3,320 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 485 | 130 | 360 |
40. Physical sciences | 5,505 | 3,210 | 2,290 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 725 | 250 | 475 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 27,715 | 18,035 | 9,680 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 22,495 | 15,350 | 7,145 |
25. Library science | 560 | 65 | 495 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 3,915 | 2,115 | 1,800 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 750 | 510 | 240 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 71,895 | 60,785 | 11,110 |
04. Architecture and related services | 3,545 | 2,195 | 1,350 |
14. Engineering | 36,150 | 28,615 | 7,540 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 13,540 | 11,765 | 1,780 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 15 | 10 | 10 |
46. Construction trades | 7,195 | 7,010 | 185 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 7,520 | 7,395 | 125 |
48. Precision production | 3,920 | 3,795 | 130 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 4,515 | 2,250 | 2,265 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 3,035 | 1,515 | 1,520 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 1,480 | 730 | 755 |
Health and related fields | 42,145 | 10,725 | 31,420 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 3,210 | 1,750 | 1,460 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 37,475 | 8,300 | 29,175 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 85 | 30 | 55 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 1,370 | 645 | 725 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 13,215 | 6,525 | 6,695 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 7,375 | 2,235 | 5,145 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 45 | 40 | 0 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 80 | 75 | 0 |
43. Security and protective services | 3,740 | 2,430 | 1,315 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 1,975 | 1,745 | 230 |
Other146 | 110 | 40 | 70 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 232,565 | 113,475 | 119,090 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 371,030 | 180,455 | 190,575 |
Location of study inside Canada | 217,295 | 105,205 | 112,090 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 203,210 | 97,955 | 105,255 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 14,085 | 7,255 | 6,830 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 153,735 | 75,250 | 78,485 |
Americas | 17,895 | 9,415 | 8,485 |
United States of America | 9,750 | 5,665 | 4,085 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 8,145 | 3,745 | 4,400 |
Europe | 28,560 | 15,380 | 13,185 |
United Kingdom77 | 7,660 | 4,735 | 2,930 |
France | 560 | 300 | 260 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 20,335 | 10,345 | 9,995 |
Africa | 9,000 | 4,385 | 4,615 |
Asia | 97,215 | 45,465 | 51,750 |
India | 38,870 | 19,260 | 19,610 |
Philippines | 14,935 | 5,815 | 9,120 |
China83 | 8,785 | 4,060 | 4,725 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 34,620 | 16,325 | 18,295 |
Oceania | 1,060 | 605 | 455 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
In the labour force | 385,915 | 203,180 | 182,735 |
Employed | 332,000 | 178,160 | 153,840 |
Unemployed | 53,920 | 25,025 | 28,900 |
Not in the labour force | 217,675 | 90,745 | 126,925 |
Participation rate | 63.9 | 69.1 | 59.0 |
Employment rate | 55.0 | 60.6 | 49.7 |
Unemployment rate | 14.0 | 12.3 | 15.8 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
Did not work152 | 228,605 | 97,045 | 131,560 |
Worked | 374,990 | 196,880 | 178,100 |
Worked full year full time153 | 206,740 | 115,850 | 90,885 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 168,250 | 81,035 | 87,215 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 40.4 | 41.4 | 39.4 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 385,915 | 203,180 | 182,735 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 14,620 | 6,740 | 7,880 |
All classes of workers157 | 371,295 | 196,445 | 174,855 |
Employee | 315,545 | 158,955 | 156,580 |
Self-employed158 | 55,755 | 37,480 | 18,270 |
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 | 603,595 | 293,930 | 309,665 |
All TEER categories160 | 407,715 | 213,305 | 194,410 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 49,885 | 30,630 | 19,250 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 94,980 | 48,455 | 46,525 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 68,035 | 40,965 | 27,070 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 61,725 | 28,205 | 33,515 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 73,000 | 32,685 | 40,310 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 60,095 | 32,365 | 27,735 |
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 | 407,715 | 213,305 | 194,410 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 5,195 | 3,705 | 1,490 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 5,195 | 3,705 | 1,490 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 88,605 | 32,415 | 56,185 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 13,245 | 6,270 | 6,980 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 23,195 | 10,815 | 12,380 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 11,750 | 3,940 | 7,815 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 17,310 | 3,360 | 13,950 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 23,095 | 8,030 | 15,065 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 51,225 | 38,105 | 13,120 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 4,830 | 3,520 | 1,310 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 34,625 | 25,390 | 9,235 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 11,775 | 9,200 | 2,570 |
3 Health occupations | 25,295 | 5,945 | 19,350 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 765 | 265 | 500 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 11,690 | 3,195 | 8,495 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 5,115 | 1,415 | 3,700 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 7,730 | 1,075 | 6,650 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 38,685 | 11,745 | 26,935 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 1,575 | 615 | 955 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 22,835 | 7,930 | 14,905 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 7,695 | 1,520 | 6,175 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 3,740 | 1,325 | 2,415 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 1,780 | 270 | 1,510 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 1,055 | 80 | 975 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 11,150 | 5,140 | 6,005 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 370 | 160 | 205 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 2,640 | 1,125 | 1,510 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 3,870 | 1,885 | 1,985 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 1,980 | 970 | 1,010 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 2,190 | 970 | 1,220 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 95 | 25 | 70 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 103,035 | 46,545 | 56,490 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 14,490 | 8,605 | 5,885 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 8,160 | 4,340 | 3,820 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 14,840 | 6,860 | 7,985 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 32,885 | 14,210 | 18,675 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 32,655 | 12,525 | 20,130 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 62,115 | 54,985 | 7,130 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 7,125 | 5,700 | 1,425 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 17,535 | 16,915 | 620 |
73 General trades | 15,605 | 14,215 | 1,390 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 4,240 | 3,275 | 965 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 17,605 | 14,870 | 2,730 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2,685 | 2,170 | 515 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 195 | 135 | 60 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 365 | 345 | 20 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 75 | 45 | 35 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 105 | 65 | 40 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 1,945 | 1,585 | 360 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 19,735 | 12,550 | 7,185 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2,095 | 1,655 | 440 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 1,770 | 1,405 | 365 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 435 | 355 | 80 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 8,695 | 5,860 | 2,835 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 6,745 | 3,280 | 3,465 |
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 | 385,915 | 203,180 | 182,735 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 14,620 | 6,740 | 7,880 |
All industries157 | 371,295 | 196,445 | 174,855 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 690 | 335 | 355 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 545 | 365 | 180 |
22 Utilities | 1,805 | 1,230 | 575 |
23 Construction | 23,065 | 19,635 | 3,430 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 34,180 | 22,920 | 11,260 |
41 Wholesale trade | 19,520 | 11,215 | 8,305 |
44-45 Retail trade | 42,640 | 21,050 | 21,590 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 28,765 | 20,565 | 8,200 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 9,985 | 6,130 | 3,860 |
52 Finance and insurance | 28,550 | 13,615 | 14,930 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 8,795 | 4,805 | 3,990 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 46,330 | 27,870 | 18,460 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 2,070 | 835 | 1,240 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 17,160 | 9,255 | 7,910 |
61 Educational services | 23,335 | 6,845 | 16,490 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 36,230 | 7,465 | 28,765 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 4,520 | 2,460 | 2,060 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 17,960 | 7,945 | 10,015 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 12,580 | 5,825 | 6,755 |
91 Public administration | 12,560 | 6,065 | 6,495 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 332,000 | 178,160 | 153,840 |
Worked at home | 111,685 | 54,295 | 57,390 |
Worked outside Canada | 1,970 | 1,415 | 555 |
No fixed workplace address | 37,475 | 27,985 | 9,495 |
Usual place of work | 180,865 | 94,460 | 86,405 |
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 | 407,715 | 213,305 | 194,410 |
English | 391,970 | 205,765 | 186,205 |
French | 1,360 | 335 | 1,025 |
Non-official language | 8,745 | 4,420 | 4,330 |
Indigenous37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 8,745 | 4,420 | 4,330 |
English and French | 1,210 | 410 | 800 |
English and non-official language(s) | 4,275 | 2,305 | 1,965 |
French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 75 | 30 | 45 |
Multiple non-official languages | 75 | 40 | 40 |
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 | 407,715 | 213,305 | 194,410 |
None | 382,635 | 201,070 | 181,565 |
English | 4,345 | 1,910 | 2,435 |
French | 4,090 | 1,515 | 2,575 |
Non-official language | 13,100 | 6,985 | 6,115 |
Indigenous39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 13,100 | 6,985 | 6,115 |
English and French | 10 | 0 | 10 |
English and non-official language(s) | 470 | 230 | 245 |
French and non-official language(s) | 460 | 185 | 275 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 2,590 | 1,395 | 1,190 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 180,865 | 94,460 | 86,405 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 106,490 | 51,600 | 54,890 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 13,235 | 8,050 | 5,185 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 60,820 | 34,625 | 26,190 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 325 | 185 | 135 |
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 | 218,345 | 122,445 | 95,900 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 162,185 | 100,150 | 62,025 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 18,365 | 6,280 | 12,080 |
Public transit | 24,890 | 10,410 | 14,475 |
Walked | 6,350 | 2,555 | 3,795 |
Bicycle | 715 | 535 | 180 |
Other method | 5,850 | 2,515 | 3,335 |
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 | 218,345 | 122,445 | 95,900 |
Less than 15 minutes | 41,835 | 19,835 | 22,000 |
15 to 29 minutes | 83,990 | 46,080 | 37,910 |
30 to 44 minutes | 53,060 | 32,770 | 20,290 |
45 to 59 minutes | 18,615 | 11,505 | 7,115 |
60 minutes and over | 20,840 | 12,255 | 8,590 |
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 | 218,345 | 122,445 | 95,900 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 14,260 | 10,330 | 3,935 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 33,805 | 21,380 | 12,425 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 48,570 | 26,455 | 22,115 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 47,650 | 23,700 | 23,950 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 36,900 | 19,030 | 17,875 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 37,160 | 21,550 | 15,605 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 707,080 | 346,905 | 360,175 |
Non-movers | 633,410 | 309,805 | 323,605 |
Movers | 73,665 | 37,100 | 36,570 |
Non-migrants | 40,870 | 20,610 | 20,260 |
Migrants | 32,795 | 16,490 | 16,305 |
Internal migrants | 20,570 | 10,295 | 10,270 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 18,315 | 9,135 | 9,175 |
Interprovincial migrants | 2,255 | 1,165 | 1,090 |
External migrants | 12,230 | 6,195 | 6,040 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 681,500 | 333,955 | 347,540 |
Non-movers | 456,750 | 221,515 | 235,235 |
Movers | 224,745 | 112,445 | 112,305 |
Non-migrants | 95,470 | 47,010 | 48,460 |
Migrants | 129,280 | 65,435 | 63,845 |
Internal migrants | 66,180 | 33,250 | 32,930 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 58,050 | 29,165 | 28,880 |
Interprovincial migrants | 8,130 | 4,080 | 4,050 |
External migrants | 63,100 | 32,190 | 30,910 |
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 June 17, 2024).
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