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2006 Community Profiles

 
Comox-Strathcona A Image: Data quality note(s)
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 4,885   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 4,748A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.9   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 2,314   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 2,142   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 11.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 413.64   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 4,885 2,430 2,455   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 160 85 75   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 185 85 95   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 270 145 130   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 325 160 160   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 165 90 80   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 150 75 80   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 205 100 100   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 230 110 120   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 410 195 210   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 470 235 240   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 510 240 265   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 490 235 255   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 400 200 195   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 315 170 145   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 255 145 110   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 180 95 85   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 115 45 70   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 55 25 25   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 48.7 48.9 48.6   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 87.3 87.0 87.6   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 4,265 2,115 2,150   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 3,755 1,865 1,895   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 510 250 260   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 4,270 2,115 2,150   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 1,055 585 475   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 2,385 1,190 1,195   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 125 65 60   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 450 215 240   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 240 65 180   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 2,145   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 83.0   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 13.5   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.9   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.9   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.5   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 0.9   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 1,875   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 265   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,470   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 675   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.7   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 0.0   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 453,744   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 1,600   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 1,185   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 260   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 160   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 120   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 40   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.6   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.6   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.8   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.7   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 55,663   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 62,054   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 49,315   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 32,196   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 26,062   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 37,237   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 49,003   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 54,024   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 44,467   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,057   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 26,062   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 33,397   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 2,140   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 455   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 940   486,040
One-person households 510   460,580
Other household types 28 235   264,105
Average household size 2.3   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 48,626   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 65,442   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 60,541   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 26,263   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,219   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 43,469   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 56,994   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,679   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 23,563   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 34,596   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 707   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 625   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 4,885 2,425 2,455   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 4,480 2,255 2,225   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 115 55 60   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 0 0 0   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 285 110 175   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 4,885 2,425 2,455   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 4,525 2,285 2,240   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 0 0 0   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 360 145 215   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 0 0 0   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 4,885 2,425 2,455   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 4,770 2,365 2,400   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 30 20 10   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 85 45 45   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 0 0 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 0 0 0   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   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 Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 4,885 2,430 2,460   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 4,180 2,090 2,085   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 695 335 360   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 560 270 290   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 85 40 40   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 50 25 25   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 10 0 10   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 4,885 2,430 2,455   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 4,785 2,385 2,400   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 855 460 395   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 3,925 1,920 2,005   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 100 45 55   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 4,260 2,110 2,155   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 690 325 360   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 1,050 530 520   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 2,515 1,250 1,265   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 4,870 2,420 2,440   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 4,145 2,095 2,050   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) 335 150 185   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 240 115 130   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 150 65 80   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 4,700 2,320 2,380   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 2,890 1,440 1,450   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) 560 290 270   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 840 410 430   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 325 140 180   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 85 40 45   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 4,885 2,430 2,455   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 120 45 75   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 4,770 2,385 2,380   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 4,260 2,105 2,150   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 905 500 405   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 1,250 490 760   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 610 465 145   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 790 320 465   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 170 55 120   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 535 280 255   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 485 215 275   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 245 130 120   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 210 70 140   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 10 0 0   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 355 185 175   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 40 15   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 145 75 70   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 85 35 50   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 35 15 25   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 2,505 1,215 1,285   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 340 190 150   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 685 270 420   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 430 310 120   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 525 205 315   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 120 35 80   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 395 200 200   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 4,260 2,110 2,155   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,155 985 1,165   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 145 50 90   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 80 35 50   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 50 20 30   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 155 30 125   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 355 115 240   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 40 25 10   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 55 15 40   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 610 585 25   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 65 45 20   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 350 70 280   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 185 120 65   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 4,260 2,105 2,150   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,155 990 1,165   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,105 1,120 985   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 1,795 955 840   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 305 165 145   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 4,260 2,105 2,155   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 2,510 1,300 1,215   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 2,355 1,215 1,140   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 155 80 70   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 1,745 810 940   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 58.9 61.8 56.4   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 55.3 57.7 52.9   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 6.2 6.2 5.8   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 2,475 1,280 1,195   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 280 165 110   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 355 80 270   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 165 115 50   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 150 30 120   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 140 50 95   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 125 35 90   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 515 160 355   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 520 470 50   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 175 150 30   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 55 25 30   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 2,480 1,280 1,195   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 250 205 45   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 325 285 35   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 140 90 45   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 45 15 25   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 310 90 215   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 145 55 95   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 220 55 165   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 145 55 95   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 485 295 190   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 410 130 280   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 3,945 1,920 2,030   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 3,905 1,890 2,010   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 1,230 565 665   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 995 380 615   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 2,790 1,400 1,390   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 2,770 1,395 1,375   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 10 0 0   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 15 10 0   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 0 0 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 0 0 0   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 2,355 1,215 1,140   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 375 175 200   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 440 350 90   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 1,535 690 845   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 285 115 165   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 1,140 495 645   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 95 70 20   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 20 10 10   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   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 1,975 1,040 935   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,575 810 765   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 120 75 45   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 50 10 40   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 115 55 55   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 115 90 30   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 4,885 2,425 2,455   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 60 25 35   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 25 10 20   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 0 0 0   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 0 0 0   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 10 0 0   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 0 0 0   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 10 0 0   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 0 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 0 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 10 0 10   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 25 15 10   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 4,825 2,405 2,420   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 2,825 1,430 1,395   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 19,632 28,582 15,079   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 1,030 565 470   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 37,209 46,758 23,300   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Comox-Strathcona A, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 4,050 2,010 2,040   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 23,189 31,264 17,171   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,962 27,739 16,177   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.3 74.5 61.3   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 12.2 9.7 17.5   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 17.5 15.8 21.3   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 4,870 2,425 2,450   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 12.2 10.9 13.5   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 7.2 7.2 7.2   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 12.1 11.8 12.5   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 6.4 4.3 8.8   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Comox-Strathcona A, British Columbia (Code5925018) (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 11, 2024).

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