Metro Vancouver Census Atlas

Brighouse Village (north-northeast)

Census Tract 0147.07 · Richmond · Vancouver, British Columbia

Brighouse Village (north-northeast) is a neighbourhood of Richmond, in Metro Vancouver. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 6,996 living in private households. 91.9% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 54.5% across Metro Vancouver as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 68.5%. 8.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 67.1% of the population, compared with 41.8% citywide. Median household income before tax was $50,000 in 2020, compared with $90,000 for Metro Vancouver. 49.3% of households rented rather than owned. The neighbourhood covers 0.45 km², giving a population density of 15,444 people per square kilometre (Metro Vancouver averages about 879).

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Population6,9962021, private households
Visible minority91.9%Metro Vancouver 54.5%
Caucasian8.1%excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants67.1%Metro Vancouver 41.8%
Median household income$50,000Metro Vancouver $90,000
Renter households49.3%Metro Vancouver 37.8%
Density15,444 /km²6,996 people over 0.45 km²

Population & age

Population and dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Population, 20216,996
Population, 20165,712
Population percentage change, 2016 to 20212222.5%7.3%
Total private dwellings3,788
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents3,549
Population density per square kilometre15,44415443.7%918.0%
Land area in square kilometres0

Age groups of the population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
0 to 14 years5557.9%14.1%
0 to 4 years2203.1%4.3%
5 to 9 years1702.4%4.7%
10 to 14 years1652.4%5.0%
15 to 64 years4,99071.3%68.5%
15 to 19 years2353.4%5.2%
20 to 24 years6158.8%6.6%
25 to 29 years87512.5%7.6%
30 to 34 years70510.1%7.9%
35 to 39 years5107.3%7.5%
40 to 44 years3905.6%6.7%
45 to 49 years3304.7%6.5%
50 to 54 years3605.1%6.9%
55 to 59 years4907.0%7.0%
60 to 64 years4856.9%6.4%
65 years and over1,45020.7%17.4%
65 to 69 years4606.6%5.5%
70 to 74 years3655.2%4.6%
75 to 79 years2253.2%3.0%
80 to 84 years1852.6%2.1%
85 years and over2153.1%2.2%

Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data (Rate)100100.0%100.0%
0 to 14 years87.9%14.1%
15 to 64 years7171.3%68.5%
65 years and over2120.7%17.4%
85 years and over33.1%2.2%
Average age of the population (Average)4443.9%41.7%
Median age of the population4040.0%40.8%

Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% data3,550100.0%100.0%
Single-detached house50.1%27.7%
Semi-detached house100.3%2.1%
Row house902.5%10.2%
Apartment or flat in a duplex00.0%16.1%
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys64018.0%24.5%
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys2,80579.0%18.9%
Other single-attached house00.0%0.1%
Movable dwelling00.0%0.4%

Occupied private dwellings by period of construction

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
1960 or before752.1%11.5%
1961 to 198046013.0%23.3%
1981 to 19902406.8%14.5%
1991 to 200079022.3%16.6%
2001 to 20053209.0%6.6%
2006 to 201073520.7%8.8%
2011 to 20153158.9%8.1%
2016 to 202162017.5%10.5%

Occupied private dwellings by condominium status

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
Condominium3,23091.0%32.5%
Not condominium3209.0%67.5%

Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
No bedrooms1103.1%2.1%
1 bedroom1,18533.4%22.2%
2 bedrooms1,73548.9%27.9%
3 bedrooms47513.4%21.7%
4 or more bedrooms451.3%26.1%

Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
1 to 4 rooms3,05085.9%46.6%
5 rooms3158.9%13.5%
6 rooms1153.2%10.0%
7 rooms501.4%8.2%
8 or more rooms200.6%21.6%
Average number of rooms per dwelling (Average)33.4%5.4%

Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
Only regular maintenance and minor repairs needed3,33593.9%94.7%
Major repairs needed2105.9%5.3%

Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data3,530100.0%100.0%
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs1,83552.0%70.2%
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs1,69548.0%29.8%
30% to less than 100%1,25535.6%24.7%

Occupied private dwellings by housing indicators

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Occupied private dwellings by housing indicators - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%

Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero and shelter-cost-to-income ratio less than 100%, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero and shelter-cost-to-income ratio less than 100%, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data3,090100.0%100.0%
In core need1,07034.6%16.9%
Not in core need2,01565.2%83.1%

Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data1,800
% of owner households with a mortgage4544.7%59.2%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs4443.7%24.4%
% in core housing need3231.6%10.9%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) (Dollars)$960$1,620
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,324$1,980
Median value of dwellings ($) (Dollars)$600,000$1,050,000
Average value of dwellings ($) (Dollars)$661,000$1,304,000

Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data1,750
% of tenant households in subsidized housing1010.3%11.1%
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs5353.0%38.5%
% in core housing need3838.5%27.2%
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,700$1,500
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,588$1,624

Households living in a dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band in non-farm private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Households living in a dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band in non-farm private dwellings - 25% sample data0

Income

Income statistics in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data6,26097.2%96.7%
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$27,600$40,800
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data6,26097.2%96.7%
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$26,400$37,200
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data5,25081.5%86.6%
Median market income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$20,000$36,400
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data3,99062.0%70.2%
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$27,800$39,600
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data5,62587.3%79.2%
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$7,350$8,600
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data5558.6%8.3%
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$5,760$5,480
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data2,05031.8%28.3%
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$11,500$8,500
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data6,26597.3%96.6%
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$37,360$56,650
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data6,26597.3%96.7%
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$32,640$46,720
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data5,20580.8%86.6%
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$34,440$53,800
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data3,99062.0%70.2%
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$38,120$53,650
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data5,59086.8%79.1%
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$9,790$10,310
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data5508.5%8.3%
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$6,800$6,490
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data2,04531.8%28.2%
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$10,580$9,390

Income statistics for economic families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 100% data1,895
Median total income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$68,500$113,000
Median after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$64,000$100,000
Average family size of economic families (Average)32.6%3.1%
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data1,925
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$81,400$141,000
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$70,900$116,000

Employment income statistics in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,55024.1%32.6%
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$53,200$66,500
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$62,400$82,600
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,86529.0%28.5%
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$13,900$19,000
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$22,840$30,520
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data (Rate)100100.0%100.0%
Market income (%) (Rate)7776.6%85.0%
Employment income (%) (Rate)6565.0%68.8%
Government transfers (%) (Rate)2323.4%14.9%
Employment insurance benefits (%) (Rate)21.6%1.0%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) (Rate)1111.2%5.9%

Total income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Without total income1802.8%3.3%
With total income6,26097.2%96.7%
Under $10,000 (including loss)1,14018.2%10.6%
$10,000 to $19,9991,00516.1%11.5%
$20,000 to $29,9991,20519.2%15.1%
$30,000 to $39,99984013.4%12.0%
$40,000 to $49,9995959.5%10.3%
$50,000 to $59,9994256.8%8.6%
$60,000 to $69,9992754.4%6.8%
$70,000 to $79,9992003.2%5.4%
$80,000 to $89,9991552.5%4.2%
$90,000 to $99,9991051.7%3.4%
$100,000 and over3054.9%12.1%

After-tax income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Without after-tax income1752.7%3.3%
With after-tax income6,26597.3%96.7%
Under $10,000 (including loss)1,15518.4%11.0%
$10,000 to $19,9991,02016.3%11.9%
$20,000 to $29,9991,35021.5%16.9%
$30,000 to $39,99990514.4%13.9%
$40,000 to $49,99965010.4%11.8%
$50,000 to $59,9994206.7%9.3%
$60,000 to $69,9992453.9%6.8%
$70,000 to $79,9991702.7%5.1%
$80,000 to $89,9991001.6%3.7%
$90,000 to $99,999751.2%2.5%
$100,000 and over1652.6%7.1%

Employment income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Without employment income2,44538.0%29.8%
With employment income3,99562.0%70.2%
Under $5,000 (including loss)61515.4%13.0%
$5,000 to $9,99950012.5%8.3%
$10,000 to $19,99958514.6%11.6%
$20,000 to $29,99940010.0%8.8%
$30,000 to $39,99941510.4%8.6%
$40,000 to $49,9993609.0%8.5%
$50,000 to $59,9992957.4%8.1%
$60,000 to $69,9992155.4%6.7%
$70,000 to $79,9991503.8%5.4%
$80,000 to $89,9991253.1%4.5%
$90,000 to $99,999952.4%3.7%
$100,000 and over2406.0%12.7%

Income statistics in 2019

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data5,94592.3%93.4%
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$22,400$38,400
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data5,95592.5%93.6%
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$21,800$34,400
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data5,14579.9%85.3%
Median market income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$23,400$37,600
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data3,98561.9%71.2%
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$29,000$38,800
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data4,60571.5%62.3%
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$1,020$3,040
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 -100% data2103.3%4.9%
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$5,640$5,480
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data5,91591.8%93.4%
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$34,000$54,250
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data5,92091.9%93.5%
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$29,520$44,440
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data5,10579.3%85.2%
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$34,720$54,250
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data3,98061.8%71.2%
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$38,080$52,300
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data4,57571.0%62.2%
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$5,280$7,120
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data2003.1%4.9%
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$7,450$7,320

Employment income statistics in 2019

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,49523.2%32.2%
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$46,000$61,600
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$55,800$76,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,69526.3%26.7%
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$21,400$25,400
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$29,960$36,600
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data (Rate)100100.0%100.0%
Market income (%) (Rate)8888.0%91.2%
Employment income (%) (Rate)7575.2%73.6%
Government transfers (%) (Rate)1212.0%8.7%
Employment insurance benefits (%) (Rate)10.8%0.7%

Income statistics for couple-only economic families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 100% data765
Median total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$54,000$99,000
Median after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$50,400$87,000
Average family size of couple-only economic families (Average)22.0%2.0%
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data785
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$67,000$125,700
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$59,400$102,600

Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 100% data585
Median total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$90,000$141,000
Median after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$82,000$123,000
Average family size of couple-with-children economic families (Average)43.6%4.1%
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data560
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$110,400$169,600
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$92,800$138,600

Income statistics for one-parent economic families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 100% data400
Median total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$59,600$73,500
Median after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$55,600$67,500
Average family size of one-parent economic families (Average)22.4%2.6%
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data420
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$72,400$88,400
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$64,800$76,300

Income statistics for persons

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% data2,035
Median total income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$29,800$40,000
Median after-tax income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$28,200$36,800
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data2,000
Average total income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$38,840$52,650
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$34,160$44,160

LIM low-income status in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 100% data7,000100.0%100.0%
0 to 17 years6709.6%17.3%
0 to 5 years2603.7%5.3%
18 to 64 years4,87569.6%65.8%
65 years and over1,45020.7%16.8%
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT)1,995
0 to 17 years180
0 to 5 years65
18 to 64 years1,230
65 years and over590
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) (Rate)2928.6%11.1%
0 to 17 years (%) (Rate)2726.6%11.6%
0 to 5 years (%) (Rate)2424.0%11.0%
18 to 64 years (%) (Rate)2525.2%10.2%
65 years and over (%) (Rate)4140.8%14.3%

LICO low-income status in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - LICO low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
0 to 17 years6709.6%17.3%
0 to 5 years2553.6%5.3%
18 to 64 years4,88069.8%65.9%
65 years and over1,45020.7%16.8%
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT)1,400
0 to 17 years100
0 to 5 years40
18 to 64 years995
65 years and over305
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) (Rate)2020.0%7.7%
0 to 17 years (%) (Rate)1515.4%6.9%
0 to 5 years (%) (Rate)1616.0%6.0%
18 to 64 years (%) (Rate)2020.4%8.4%
65 years and over (%) (Rate)2120.8%5.9%

Families & households

Private households by household size

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by household size - 100% data3,545100.0%100.0%
1 person1,40039.5%29.0%
2 persons1,30036.7%31.8%
3 persons52514.8%15.7%
4 persons2406.8%14.0%
5 or more persons802.3%9.4%
Number of persons in private households6,995100.0%100.0%
Average household size (Average)22.0%2.5%

Marital status

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over - 100% data6,440100.0%100.0%
Married or living common-law3,08547.9%56.5%
Married2,74042.5%48.5%
Living common-law3505.4%8.0%
Not married and not living common-law3,35552.1%43.5%
Not married and not living common law - Never married2,37536.9%30.6%
Not married and not living common law - Separated1602.5%2.4%
Not married and not living common law - Divorced5258.2%5.9%
Not married and not living common law - Widowed2854.4%4.6%

Household type

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Household type - 100% data3,550100.0%100.0%
One-census-family households without additional persons1,63045.9%55.7%
Couple-family households1,27035.8%47.9%
One-parent-family households36510.3%7.8%
Multigenerational households501.4%4.7%
Multiple-census-family households100.3%1.1%
One-census-family households with additional persons1103.1%3.8%
Two-or-more-person non-census-family households3459.7%5.6%
One-person households1,40039.4%29.0%

Income statistics for private households

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for private households - 100% data3,545
Median total income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$50,000$90,000
Median after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$47,200$79,500
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data3,545
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$66,000$117,300
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$57,650$96,800

Household total income groups in 2020 for private households

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Household total income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data3,545100.0%100.0%
Under $5,0002507.1%1.9%
$5,000 to $9,999752.1%0.8%
$10,000 to $14,999852.4%1.0%
$15,000 to $19,9991504.2%2.0%
$20,000 to $24,9992908.2%3.8%
$25,000 to $29,9991654.7%2.9%
$30,000 to $34,9991855.2%3.0%
$35,000 to $39,9992356.6%3.4%
$40,000 to $44,9991754.9%3.2%
$45,000 to $49,9991604.5%3.2%
$50,000 to $59,9992557.2%6.5%
$60,000 to $69,9992406.8%6.4%
$70,000 to $79,9992306.5%6.1%
$80,000 to $89,9991805.1%5.8%
$90,000 to $99,9991805.1%5.3%
$100,000 and over69019.5%44.7%
$100,000 to $124,9992807.9%11.3%
$125,000 to $149,9991905.4%8.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991353.8%11.5%
$200,000 and over902.5%13.0%

Household after-tax income groups in 2020 for private households

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data3,545100.0%100.0%
Under $5,0002557.2%2.2%
$5,000 to $9,999802.3%0.8%
$10,000 to $14,999852.4%1.0%
$15,000 to $19,9991554.4%2.1%
$20,000 to $24,9993008.5%4.0%
$25,000 to $29,9991905.4%3.3%
$30,000 to $34,9991905.4%3.4%
$35,000 to $39,9992557.2%3.9%
$40,000 to $44,9992005.6%3.8%
$45,000 to $49,9991704.8%3.8%
$50,000 to $59,9992958.3%7.7%
$60,000 to $69,9992858.0%7.4%
$70,000 to $79,9992456.9%6.9%
$80,000 to $89,9991754.9%6.4%
$90,000 to $99,9991604.5%5.8%
$100,000 and over51014.4%37.5%
$100,000 to $124,9992557.2%11.9%
$125,000 to $149,9991203.4%8.6%
$150,000 and over1353.8%17.0%

Private households by tenure

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
Owner1,80050.7%62.1%
Renter1,75049.3%37.8%
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band00.0%0.1%

Census families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% data1,840100.0%100.0%
2 persons1,16063.0%49.6%
3 persons44023.9%23.1%
4 persons20010.9%20.8%
5 or more persons452.4%6.5%
Average size of census families (Average)22.5%2.9%
Average number of children in census families with children (Average)11.4%1.7%
Total number of census families in private households - 100% data1,845100.0%100.0%
Total couple families1,42077.0%84.9%
Married couples1,24567.5%72.3%
Common-law couples1759.5%12.6%
Total one-parent families42022.8%15.1%
in which the parent is a woman+35519.2%12.1%
in which the parent is a man+703.8%3.0%

Persons in census families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Persons in census families4,67566.8%79.5%
Married spouses or common-law partners2,84040.6%47.2%
Parents in one-parent families4256.1%4.2%
Children1,41020.2%28.1%

Persons not in census families

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data2,32533.2%20.5%
Living alone1,40020.0%11.6%
Living with other relatives2854.1%3.2%
Living with non-relatives only6359.1%5.6%

Income statistics for one-person private households

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 100% data1,400
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data1,395

Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 100% data2,150
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data2,155

Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% data7,000100.0%100.0%
In bottom half of the distribution4,94570.6%44.5%
In bottom decile1,87526.8%11.0%
In second decile1,04514.9%8.4%
In third decile79011.3%8.1%
In fourth decile6609.4%8.3%
In fifth decile5758.2%8.8%
In top half of the distribution2,05029.3%55.5%
In sixth decile4706.7%9.2%
In seventh decile5457.8%9.9%
In eighth decile4306.1%10.7%
In ninth decile3354.8%11.9%
In top decile2653.8%13.8%

Private households by number of persons per room

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
One person or fewer per room3,30593.1%95.9%
More than one person per room2456.9%4.1%

Private households by housing suitability

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
Suitable3,10087.3%91.9%
Not suitable44512.5%8.1%

Private households by number of household maintainers

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
One-maintainer household2,26563.8%49.2%
Two-maintainer household1,08030.4%43.1%
Three-or-more-maintainer household2105.9%7.7%

Private households by age of primary household maintainers

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data3,550100.0%100.0%
15 to 24 years2507.0%3.0%
25 to 34 years82523.2%15.5%
35 to 44 years49013.8%18.2%
45 to 54 years47513.4%18.9%
55 to 64 years60016.9%19.4%
65 to 74 years52014.6%14.6%
75 to 84 years2557.2%7.5%
85 years and over1353.8%3.0%

Households 'spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' or 'not suitable' or 'major repairs needed'

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Households 'spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' or 'not suitable' or 'major repairs needed'2,13560.1%39.0%
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs only1,50542.4%26.1%
Not suitable only2958.3%5.8%
Major repairs needed only1203.4%3.3%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'not suitable'1203.4%1.8%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'major repairs needed'651.8%1.5%
'Not suitable' and 'major repairs needed'200.6%0.4%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'not suitable' and 'major repairs needed'100.3%0.1%
Acceptable housing1,41539.9%61.0%

Race & diversity

Visible minority

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Total visible minority population6,42591.9%54.5%
South Asian1852.6%14.2%
Chinese4,79068.5%19.6%
Black550.8%1.6%
Filipino6909.9%5.5%
Arab150.2%0.9%
Latin American801.1%2.0%
Southeast Asian1101.6%2.2%
West Asian200.3%2.5%
Korean1101.6%2.4%
Japanese1251.8%1.2%
Visible minority, n.i.e.100.1%0.6%
Multiple visible minorities2353.4%1.9%
Not a visible minority5708.1%45.5%

Religion

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Buddhist4406.3%2.7%
Christian1,80525.8%33.1%
Christian, n.o.s.6058.6%8.7%
Anabaptist00.0%0.3%
Anglican350.5%2.0%
Baptist450.6%1.0%
Catholic88512.7%13.7%
Christian Orthodox300.4%1.4%
Jehovah's Witness100.1%0.4%
Latter Day Saints00.0%0.1%
Lutheran00.0%0.7%
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness)200.3%0.1%
Pentecostal and other Charismatic00.0%0.7%
Presbyterian100.1%0.5%
Reformed00.0%0.2%
United Church450.6%1.8%
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions1051.5%1.7%
Hindu751.1%2.6%
Jewish550.8%0.8%
Muslim1001.4%4.2%
Sikh450.6%8.5%
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality00.0%0.1%
Other religions and spiritual traditions500.7%0.9%
No religion and secular perspectives4,42563.3%47.1%

Ethnic or cultural origin

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data7,000100.0%100.0%
Canadian1301.9%6.7%
English1502.1%14.0%
Irish801.1%9.1%
Scottish1001.4%10.8%
French, n.o.s.851.2%4.2%
German1151.6%7.1%
Chinese4,23560.5%18.2%
Italian100.1%3.2%
Indian (India)1652.4%8.2%
Ukrainian600.9%3.1%
Dutch100.1%2.5%
Polish200.3%2.2%
Québécois00.0%0.1%
British Isles, n.o.s.350.5%3.0%
Filipino6909.9%5.4%
French Canadian150.2%0.6%
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.400.6%1.3%
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.00.0%0.9%
Métis00.0%0.8%
European, n.o.s.450.6%1.6%
Russian350.5%2.0%
Norwegian300.4%1.7%
Welsh300.4%1.4%
Portuguese150.2%0.9%
American00.0%1.0%
Spanish1051.5%1.4%
Swedish00.0%1.3%
Hungarian150.2%0.8%
Acadian00.0%0.1%
Pakistani150.2%0.6%
African, n.o.s.150.2%0.4%
Jewish500.7%0.9%
Punjabi00.0%2.7%
Vietnamese650.9%1.6%
Arab, n.o.s.00.0%0.4%
Greek00.0%0.6%
Jamaican100.1%0.2%
Asian, n.o.s.3004.3%1.6%
Cree, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Korean1201.7%2.4%
Romanian100.1%0.6%
Lebanese00.0%0.2%
Iranian00.0%1.8%
Christian, n.i.e.150.2%0.3%
Danish00.0%0.7%
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Sikh00.0%2.0%
Austrian150.2%0.7%
Belgian100.1%0.3%
Haitian00.0%0.0%
Hindu00.0%0.6%
Mexican00.0%0.8%
Mennonite00.0%0.2%
Swiss00.0%0.4%
Finnish00.0%0.5%
Sri Lankan00.0%0.2%
Croatian00.0%0.6%
Japanese1852.6%1.5%
South Asian, n.o.s.200.3%0.6%
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Northern European, n.o.s.00.0%0.4%
Muslim00.0%0.3%
Egyptian00.0%0.2%
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.350.5%0.3%
Tamil00.0%0.1%
Icelandic150.2%0.4%
Colombian00.0%0.2%
Moroccan00.0%0.1%
Czech100.1%0.4%
Syrian200.3%0.2%
Guyanese00.0%0.1%
Afghan00.0%0.3%
Black, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Serbian00.0%0.4%
Ojibway00.0%0.1%
Newfoundlander00.0%0.0%
Hong Konger3955.6%1.1%
Ontarian00.0%0.0%
Persian00.0%0.7%
Trinidadian/Tobagonian00.0%0.1%
Turkish00.0%0.2%
Inuit, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Bangladeshi00.0%0.1%
Algerian00.0%0.0%
Brazilian400.6%0.4%
Nigerian00.0%0.1%
Armenian00.0%0.1%
Slovak00.0%0.2%
Eastern European, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Somali00.0%0.1%
Taiwanese2403.4%1.4%
Iraqi00.0%0.2%
Salvadorean00.0%0.2%
African Caribbean00.0%0.0%
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.350.5%0.3%
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Caribbean, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Algonquin00.0%0.0%
West Indian, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Lithuanian00.0%0.1%
South African00.0%0.3%
Australian00.0%0.3%
Palestinian00.0%0.1%
Chilean00.0%0.2%
Congolese00.0%0.0%
Nova Scotian00.0%0.0%
Ethiopian200.3%0.1%
Hispanic, n.o.s.100.1%0.1%
Peruvian150.2%0.1%
Yoruba00.0%0.0%
Cambodian (Khmer)00.0%0.1%
Berber00.0%0.0%
Albanian00.0%0.1%
Maltese00.0%0.0%
Macedonian00.0%0.0%
Slovenian00.0%0.1%
Western European, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
New Brunswicker00.0%0.0%
Gujarati100.1%0.1%
Eritrean00.0%0.1%
African Canadian00.0%0.0%
Israeli00.0%0.1%
Mohawk00.0%0.0%
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Bulgarian00.0%0.1%
Albertan00.0%0.0%
Ghanaian00.0%0.0%
Barbadian00.0%0.0%
African American00.0%0.1%
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Tunisian00.0%0.0%
Slavic, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Cuban00.0%0.0%
Bosnian00.0%0.1%
Venezuelan00.0%0.1%
Innu/Montagnais, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Latvian00.0%0.1%
Bengali00.0%0.0%
Cameroonian00.0%0.0%
Guatemalan00.0%0.1%
Indonesian250.4%0.2%
Laotian00.0%0.1%
Ilocano200.3%0.2%
Northern Irish00.0%0.1%
Celtic, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
British Columbian00.0%0.3%
Ecuadorian00.0%0.0%
Franco Ontarian00.0%0.0%
Argentinian00.0%0.1%
Estonian00.0%0.1%
Kurdish00.0%0.1%
Fijian00.0%0.6%
Jatt00.0%0.2%
North American, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Coptic00.0%0.0%
Thai100.1%0.1%
Dominican00.0%0.0%
Nepali00.0%0.1%
Kabyle00.0%0.0%
Assyrian00.0%0.0%
Igbo00.0%0.0%
Byelorussian00.0%0.1%
Dene, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Blackfoot, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Abenaki00.0%0.0%
Moldovan00.0%0.0%
Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
New Zealander00.0%0.1%
Sudanese00.0%0.0%
Breton00.0%0.0%
Pennsylvania Dutch00.0%0.0%
Malaysian500.7%0.2%
Plains Cree00.0%0.0%
North African, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Huron (Wendat)00.0%0.0%
Saskatchewanian00.0%0.0%
Buddhist150.2%0.1%
Gaspesian00.0%0.0%
Norman00.0%0.0%
Southern or East African, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Ivorian00.0%0.0%
Saulteaux00.0%0.0%
Anishinaabe, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Burundian00.0%0.0%
Tigrinya00.0%0.0%
Nicaraguan00.0%0.1%
Mauritian00.0%0.0%
Kenyan00.0%0.1%
Oji-Cree00.0%0.0%
Vincentian00.0%0.0%
Jordanian00.0%0.0%
Manitoban00.0%0.0%
Cape Bretoner00.0%0.0%
Rwandan00.0%0.0%
Grenadian00.0%0.0%
Malayali00.0%0.0%
Chaldean00.0%0.0%
Sinhalese00.0%0.0%
Mayan00.0%0.1%
Honduran00.0%0.0%
Cherokee00.0%0.0%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq00.0%0.0%
Indo-Caribbean00.0%0.0%
Flemish00.0%0.0%
United Empire Loyalist00.0%0.0%
Senegalese00.0%0.0%
Azerbaijani00.0%0.0%
Sicilian00.0%0.0%
Pashtun00.0%0.0%
Malay00.0%0.1%
Goan00.0%0.0%
Bantu, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Tibetan00.0%0.0%
Zimbabwean00.0%0.0%
Burmese00.0%0.1%
Mongolian150.2%0.1%
Azorean00.0%0.0%
Atikamekw00.0%0.0%
Bamileke00.0%0.0%
Indo-Guyanese00.0%0.0%
Ugandan00.0%0.0%
Oromo00.0%0.0%
Tanzanian00.0%0.0%
Yemeni00.0%0.0%
Central African00.0%0.0%
Libyan00.0%0.0%
Basque00.0%0.0%
Uruguayan00.0%0.0%
Akan, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Central or West African, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Igorot00.0%0.0%
Fulani00.0%0.0%
Woodland Cree00.0%0.0%
Guinean00.0%0.0%
St. Lucian00.0%0.0%
Prince Edward Islander00.0%0.0%
Maliseet00.0%0.0%
Beninese00.0%0.0%
Telugu00.0%0.0%
Roma00.0%0.0%
Costa Rican00.0%0.0%
African Nova Scotian00.0%0.0%
Malagasy00.0%0.0%
Kashmiri00.0%0.0%
Singaporean200.3%0.1%
Karen00.0%0.0%
Edo00.0%0.0%
Tajik00.0%0.0%
Amhara00.0%0.0%
Paraguayan00.0%0.0%

Generation status

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
First generation5,61080.2%48.2%
Second generation1,02514.7%24.3%
Third generation or more3605.1%27.5%

Indigenous

Indigenous identity

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Indigenous identity00.0%2.4%
Single Indigenous responses00.0%2.3%
Multiple Indigenous responses00.0%0.1%
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous identity6,99099.9%97.6%

Registered or Treaty Indian status

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Registered or Treaty Indian00.0%0.9%
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian6,995100.0%99.1%

Indigenous ancestry

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Indigenous ancestry (only)00.0%0.8%
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)00.0%0.7%
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)00.0%0.0%
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries00.0%2.0%
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries00.0%1.9%
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries00.0%0.1%
Non-Indigenous ancestry only6,995100.0%97.3%

Immigration

Immigrant status and period of immigration

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Non-immigrants1,48021.2%53.1%
Immigrants4,69567.1%41.8%
Before 19802002.9%6.1%
1980 to 19905507.9%4.9%
1991 to 20001,53521.9%9.8%
2001 to 20101,20017.2%10.0%
2011 to 20211,21017.3%11.1%
Non-permanent residents82511.8%5.1%

Place of birth for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data4,695100.0%100.0%
Americas901.9%7.0%
Brazil350.7%0.7%
Colombia00.0%0.4%
El Salvador00.0%0.4%
Guyana00.0%0.1%
Haiti00.0%0.0%
Jamaica00.0%0.2%
Mexico00.0%0.9%
Peru00.0%0.3%
Trinidad and Tobago00.0%0.2%
United States of America100.2%2.5%
Other places of birth in Americas350.7%1.3%
Europe751.6%14.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina00.0%0.3%
Croatia00.0%0.3%
France00.0%0.4%
Germany00.0%1.1%
Greece00.0%0.2%
Hungary00.0%0.3%
Italy00.0%0.8%
Netherlands00.0%0.5%
Poland00.0%0.8%
Portugal00.0%0.4%
Romania100.2%0.7%
Russian Federation100.2%0.9%
Serbia00.0%0.3%
Ukraine250.5%0.7%
United Kingdom150.3%4.7%
Other places of birth in Europe00.0%2.5%
Africa200.4%3.5%
Algeria00.0%0.0%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the00.0%0.1%
Egypt00.0%0.2%
Eritrea00.0%0.2%
Ethiopia00.0%0.2%
Morocco00.0%0.1%
Nigeria00.0%0.2%
Somalia00.0%0.1%
South Africa, Republic of00.0%0.8%
Other places of birth in Africa150.3%1.6%
Asia4,50596.0%72.4%
Afghanistan00.0%0.5%
Iran150.3%4.0%
Iraq00.0%0.6%
Lebanon00.0%0.2%
Syria100.2%0.4%
Turkey00.0%0.2%
China2,16046.0%18.8%
Hong Kong94020.0%7.0%
Korea, South551.2%3.9%
Taiwan3657.8%3.6%
Philippines54011.5%10.0%
Viet Nam451.0%2.5%
Bangladesh00.0%0.2%
India1052.2%13.9%
Pakistan00.0%1.0%
Sri Lanka00.0%0.4%
Other places of birth in Asia2705.8%5.0%
Oceania and other places of birth00.0%2.2%

Place of birth for the recent immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Place of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data705100.0%100.0%
Americas608.5%10.8%
Europe00.0%11.7%
Africa00.0%4.8%
Asia63590.1%71.1%
Oceania and other00.0%1.7%

Citizenship

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,995100.0%100.0%
Canadian citizens4,75067.9%83.6%
Canadian citizens aged under 185758.2%15.7%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over4,18059.8%67.9%
Not Canadian citizens2,24532.1%16.4%

Age at immigration for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data4,695100.0%100.0%
Under 5 years2405.1%7.5%
5 to 14 years58012.4%15.4%
15 to 24 years66514.2%18.6%
25 to 44 years2,22047.3%46.1%
45 years and over99021.1%12.4%

Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who were admitted between 1980 and 2021 - 25% sample data4,500100.0%100.0%
Economic immigrants3,05567.9%59.5%
Principal applicants1,27028.2%24.2%
Secondary applicants1,79039.8%35.3%
Immigrants sponsored by family1,15525.7%30.4%
Refugees1302.9%8.7%
Other immigrants1603.6%1.4%

Pre-admission experience for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Pre-admission experience for the immigrant population in private households who were admitted between 1980 and 2021 - 25% sample data4,500100.0%100.0%
Asylum claim before admission501.1%2.6%
Work permits only before admission3106.9%10.6%
Study permits only before admission2355.2%3.6%
Work and study permits before admission3758.3%6.3%
Other permits before admission00.0%0.4%
No pre-admission experience3,53578.6%76.6%

Education

Highest certificate, diploma or degree

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
No certificate, diploma or degree83012.9%12.1%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,79527.9%27.7%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3,82059.3%60.2%
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level1,24019.3%25.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,57540.0%35.2%
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data4,140100.0%100.0%
No certificate, diploma or degree3007.2%6.6%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate95022.9%22.8%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,89069.8%70.5%
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level89021.5%27.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,00048.3%43.2%

Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate85513.3%13.2%
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate5,58586.7%86.8%
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data4,140100.0%100.0%
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate3157.6%7.6%
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate3,82592.4%92.4%

Location of study compared with province or territory of residence

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data4,140100.0%100.0%
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,25030.2%29.5%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,89069.8%70.5%

Employment

Labour force

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data3,860100.0%100.0%
Class of worker - not applicable1554.0%2.2%
All classes of workers3,70596.0%97.8%
Employee3,14081.3%81.0%
Self-employed56014.5%16.7%
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data3,860100.0%100.0%
Occupation - not applicable1554.0%2.2%
All occupations3,70596.0%97.8%
0 Legislative and senior management occupations200.5%1.4%
1 Business, finance and administration occupations83021.5%18.7%
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations44511.5%9.3%
3 Health occupations2205.7%7.0%
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3208.3%11.4%
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1353.5%5.1%
6 Sales and service occupations1,20031.1%24.9%
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations39010.1%15.5%
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations250.6%1.3%
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities1253.2%3.1%
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data3,860100.0%100.0%
Industry - not applicable1554.0%2.2%
All industries3,70596.0%97.8%
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting200.5%0.9%
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction00.0%0.3%
22 Utilities250.6%0.6%
23 Construction1704.4%7.8%
31-33 Manufacturing2005.2%5.7%
41 Wholesale trade2055.3%3.7%
44-45 Retail trade55014.2%10.9%
48-49 Transportation and warehousing2055.3%5.9%
51 Information and cultural industries1203.1%3.7%
52 Finance and insurance2105.4%4.6%
53 Real estate and rental and leasing1203.1%2.6%
54 Professional, scientific and technical services42010.9%10.9%
55 Management of companies and enterprises150.4%0.3%
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1503.9%4.1%
61 Educational services2606.7%7.5%
62 Health care and social assistance3208.3%11.1%
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation501.3%2.2%
72 Accommodation and food services39010.1%6.6%
81 Other services (except public administration)1904.9%4.2%
91 Public administration802.1%4.3%

Mobility & commuting

Main mode of commuting

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data2,395100.0%100.0%
Car, truck or van1,36557.0%74.7%
Car, truck or van - as a driver1,18049.3%68.1%
Car, truck or van - as a passenger1907.9%6.6%
Public transit64526.9%14.9%
Walked37515.7%6.4%
Bicycle100.4%1.9%
Other method100.4%2.1%

Commuting duration

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
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 data2,395100.0%100.0%
Less than 15 minutes52021.7%20.7%
15 to 29 minutes91038.0%34.9%
30 to 44 minutes64026.7%26.4%
45 to 59 minutes1907.9%9.9%
60 minutes and over1305.4%8.2%

Time leaving for work

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
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 data2,395100.0%100.0%
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m.602.5%6.4%
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m.2209.2%15.2%
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m.39516.5%22.5%
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m.49020.5%21.7%
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.80533.6%18.9%
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.43018.0%15.3%

Commuting destination

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data2,045100.0%100.0%
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence1,26061.6%46.4%
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence77037.7%51.7%
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence150.7%1.7%
Commute to a different province or territory00.0%0.3%

Mobility status 5 years ago

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data6,790100.0%100.0%
Non-movers2,82041.5%56.8%
Movers3,97058.5%43.2%
Non-migrants1,66524.5%17.0%
Migrants2,31034.0%26.2%

Mobility status 1 year ago

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data6,945100.0%100.0%
Non-movers5,38077.5%85.2%
Movers1,57022.6%14.8%
Non-migrants88012.7%8.5%
Migrants6859.9%6.3%

Place of work status

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data3,315100.0%100.0%
Worked at home89026.8%26.5%
Worked outside Canada351.1%0.6%
No fixed workplace address35010.6%14.2%
Usual place of work2,05061.8%58.8%

Language

Knowledge of official languages

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
English only5,64580.7%88.1%
French only50.1%0.0%
English and French1952.8%6.5%
Neither English nor French1,15016.4%5.4%

First official language spoken

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
English5,77582.6%93.2%
French500.7%1.0%
English and French350.5%0.5%
Neither English nor French1,14016.3%5.3%

Mother tongue

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
Single responses6,53593.4%94.5%
Multiple responses4556.5%5.5%

Language spoken most often at home

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
Single responses6,37091.1%93.8%
Multiple responses6258.9%6.2%

Other language(s) spoken regularly at home

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
None4,35062.2%75.2%
English1,27518.2%9.7%
French200.3%0.7%
Non-official language95013.6%11.2%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous95013.6%11.2%
English and French100.1%0.1%
English and non-official language(s)2403.4%1.5%
French and non-official language(s)150.2%0.3%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
Multiple non-official languages1351.9%1.2%

All languages spoken at home

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - All languages spoken at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%
English1,43020.4%54.7%
French150.2%0.2%
Non-official language2,42034.6%15.1%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous2,42034.6%15.1%
English and French200.3%0.8%
English and non-official language(s)2,75039.3%27.1%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)350.5%0.6%
Multiple non-official languages3254.6%1.4%

All languages used at work

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data4,020100.0%100.0%
English2,74068.2%87.4%
French00.0%0.1%
Non-official language3358.3%2.9%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous3358.3%2.9%
English and French200.5%0.8%
English and non-official language(s)88522.0%8.4%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.1%
Multiple non-official languages300.7%0.2%

Other language(s) used regularly at work

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
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 data4,020100.0%100.0%
None3,22080.1%92.1%
English2305.7%1.9%
French150.4%0.6%
Non-official language41010.2%4.2%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous41010.2%4.2%
English and French00.0%0.0%
English and non-official language(s)551.4%0.3%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.1%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
Multiple non-official languages952.4%0.8%

Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 100% data685100.0%100.0%
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language304.4%6.0%
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language65094.9%94.0%

Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 100% data450100.0%100.0%
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language204.4%6.4%
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada204.4%3.9%
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada00.0%2.5%
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language43095.6%93.6%

Other

Persons

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Persons in private households - 100% data6,995100.0%100.0%

Inequality measures

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Inequality measures for the population in private households - 100% data6,9956995.0%2607015.0%
Gini index on adjusted household total income00.4%0.4%
Gini index on adjusted household market income10.5%0.5%
Gini index on adjusted household after-tax income00.3%0.3%
P90/P10 ratio on adjusted household after-tax income65.5%4.3%

Population

IndicatorNumberShareMetro Vancouver
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data6,440
In the labour force3,860
Employed3,315
Unemployed545
Not in the labour force2,580
Participation rate (Rate)6059.9%65.7%
Employment rate (Rate)5251.5%60.0%
Unemployment rate (Rate)1414.1%8.6%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data6,440100.0%100.0%
Did not work2,79543.4%35.5%
Worked3,64556.6%64.5%
Worked full year full time1,63025.3%33.9%
Worked part year and/or part time2,01531.3%30.7%
Average weeks worked in reference year (Average)3837.5%40.9%

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