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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 76,929   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 71,998   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 6.8   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 33,215   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 31,221   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 22.1   4.4
Land area (square km) 3,473.12   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 76,930 37,715 39,215   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 3,520 1,750 1,765   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 4,205 2,155 2,050   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 5,190 2,685 2,505   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 5,750 2,935 2,815   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 3,625 1,885 1,745   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 3,105 1,475 1,630   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 3,520 1,700 1,820   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 4,350 2,050 2,300   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 5,890 2,825 3,060   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 6,580 3,150 3,425   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 6,415 3,060 3,360   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 6,255 3,145 3,115   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 4,855 2,390 2,460   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 3,840 1,945 1,890   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 3,300 1,675 1,625   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 2,840 1,360 1,480   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 2,085 980 1,105   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 1,610 550 1,055   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 44.4 43.9 44.9   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.2 82.5 83.9   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 64,015 31,125 32,890   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 57,405 27,850 29,560   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 6,610 3,275 3,330   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 64,015 31,125 32,895   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 17,650 9,580 8,070   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 33,290 16,650 16,645   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 2,300 1,020 1,275   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 6,405 2,845 3,565   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 4,365 1,025 3,340   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 31,265   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 74.2   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.8   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.4   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 2.7   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 10.5   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 4.3   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 24,840   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 6,210   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 18,940   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 12,320   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.4   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.9   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.9   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 334,922   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 23,220   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 16,315   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 3,340   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 3,570   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 2,720   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 850   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.8   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.8   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.8   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.5   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 60,105   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 67,027   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 56,621   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 30,862   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,002   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 35,472   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 52,548   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 58,059   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 50,188   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 29,468   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 28,705   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 33,159   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 31,265   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 7,700   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 11,190   486,040
One-person households 7,960   460,580
Other household types 28 4,415   264,105
Average household size 2.4   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 51,058   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 77,863   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 60,257   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,228   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 40,713   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 45,232   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 66,659   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 52,664   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 22,054   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 38,348   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 613   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 696   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 76,475 37,525 38,945   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 68,475 33,695 34,780   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 945 465 480   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 125 60 65   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 6,930 3,305 3,625   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 76,470 37,530 38,945   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 71,815 35,520 36,300   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 65 20 40   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 4,365 1,905 2,465   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 225 90 135   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 76,475 37,525 38,945   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 74,150 36,435 37,715   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 195 100 100   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 1,760 830 930   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 70 35 35   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 290 130 160   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 10 0 10   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 76,470 37,525 38,945   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 65,860 32,420 33,440   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 10,205 4,925 5,285   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 8,855 4,325 4,530   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 830 370 460   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 525 230 290   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 405 185 225   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 76,475 37,525 38,945   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 74,290 36,535 37,760   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 16,360 8,395 7,960   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 57,930 28,135 29,800   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 2,180 995 1,185   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 63,560 30,925 32,630   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 10,520 5,075 5,450   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 14,945 7,125 7,825   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 38,085 18,735 19,355   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 75,820 37,205 38,615   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 64,995 32,035 32,965   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 4,780 2,255 2,525   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 4,800 2,330 2,470   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 880 425 450   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 360 155 205   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 73,030 35,755 37,270   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 42,345 20,875 21,470   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 13,065 6,335 6,730   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 13,000 6,275 6,725   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 3,480 1,740 1,740   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 1,140 535 600   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 76,475 37,525 38,945   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 7,420 3,635 3,780   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 69,055 33,890 35,165   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 63,560 30,925 32,630   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 15,565 7,895 7,670   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 17,125 7,685 9,435   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,050 6,065 2,985   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 11,125 4,440 6,680   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,985 1,175 1,810   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 7,705 3,655 4,050   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 9,320 4,810 4,515   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,165 2,730 2,430   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 3,075 1,535 1,540   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 310 215 100   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 425 160 260   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 100 60 45   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 240 100 140   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 6,610 3,100 3,510   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,210 660 545   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 1,935 1,000 930   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 855 510 345   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 1,475 495 975   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 250 85 165   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 890 345 540   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 34,325 16,615 17,715   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,220 2,855 2,370   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 9,110 4,030 5,080   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 5,905 3,835 2,065   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 7,230 2,940 4,285   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,770 665 1,105   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 5,095 2,290 2,800   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 63,555 30,930 32,630   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 32,690 15,585 17,105   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 2,745 825 1,920   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 905 445 455   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 1,405 530 875   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 2,395 825 1,570   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 5,820 1,630 4,195   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 660 430 230   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 390 215 175   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 7,935 7,630 305   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,205 865 340   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 5,295 930 4,360   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 2,100 1,010 1,095   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 63,560 30,925 32,630   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 32,690 15,590 17,100   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 30,865 15,340 15,525   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 26,985 13,235 13,755   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 3,880 2,105 1,770   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 63,555 30,925 32,635   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 38,105 19,915 18,185   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 35,650 18,570 17,080   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 2,450 1,345 1,105   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 25,450 11,005 14,445   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 60.0 64.4 55.7   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 56.1 60.0 52.3   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 6.4 6.8 6.1   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 37,360 19,510 17,850   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 3,620 2,020 1,595   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 5,235 1,150 4,080   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,580 1,275 310   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 2,130 460 1,670   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 2,905 845 2,065   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 1,105 390 715   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 9,860 3,610 6,255   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 7,140 6,705 430   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 2,195 1,680 515   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,590 1,380 215   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 37,365 19,510 17,850   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 2,745 2,055 690   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 3,455 3,100 355   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 3,470 2,880 590   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 935 660 275   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 4,960 2,180 2,780   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 1,915 660 1,250   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 4,080 725 3,355   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 2,625 785 1,840   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 4,855 2,905 1,950   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 8,330 3,565 4,765   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 58,920 28,220 30,700   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 58,315 27,845 30,470   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 22,855 10,075 12,775   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 12,025 4,835 7,185   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 42,080 21,750 20,330   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 41,800 21,635 20,165   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 35 20 15   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 145 45 100   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 20 15 10   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 65 35 35   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 10 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 10   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 35,650 18,570 17,080   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 3,800 1,755 2,045   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 100 50 45   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 5,215 4,195 1,020   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 26,540 12,565 13,975   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 7,625 3,615 4,010   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 11,695 5,055 6,645   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 7,015 3,770 3,245   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 200 125 70   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 31,755 16,765 14,995   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 25,685 13,760 11,925   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 2,825 1,465 1,360   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 340 125 215   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 2,350 1,040 1,315   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 550 375 180   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 76,475 37,525 38,945   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 3,175 1,550 1,620   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 485 230 260   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 1,440 690 750   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 160 90 70   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 285 115 165   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 95 45 55   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 235 130 105   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 30 20 10   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 45 25 15   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 105 55 45   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 175 80 95   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 20 10 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 110 65 45   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 73,295 35,980 37,320   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 42,075 21,845 20,230   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 23,165 31,152 17,567   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 18,350 10,835 7,510   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 42,277 48,266 35,162   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Cowichan Valley (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 60,165 29,490 30,680   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,457 32,805 18,924   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,396 29,410 18,077   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 67.7 71.2 62.1   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.5 11.4 19.4   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 17.8 17.4 18.5   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 71,820 35,175 36,640   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 11.5 10.6 12.4   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 7.6 7.3 8.0   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 15.1 15.4 14.9   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 9.8 10.3 9.3   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Cowichan Valley, British Columbia (Code5919) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed June 10, 2024).

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