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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 69,217   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 62,567A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 10.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 27,929   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 26,869   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 266.0   4.4
Land area (square km) 260.19   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 69,220 33,755 35,465   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 4,330 2,225 2,105   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 4,600 2,310 2,285   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 5,295 2,750 2,540   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 4,970 2,545 2,420   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 4,130 2,100 2,025   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 3,570 1,725 1,850   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 4,080 1,915 2,165   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 4,670 2,250 2,420   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 5,500 2,640 2,855   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 5,120 2,535 2,580   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 4,560 2,205 2,355   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 4,090 2,025 2,060   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 3,355 1,620 1,730   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 2,975 1,400 1,575   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 2,670 1,285 1,390   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 2,310 1,060 1,250   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 1,680 700 985   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 1,325 460 865   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 38.9 37.9 39.8   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 79.5 78.4 80.4   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 54,995 26,465 28,530   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 50,635 24,290 26,340   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 4,360 2,175 2,190   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 54,995 26,465 28,530   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 15,540 8,400 7,140   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 29,295 14,640 14,655   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 2,025 840 1,185   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 4,525 1,870 2,655   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 3,610 710 2,895   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 26,860   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 62.0   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.6   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.3   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 2.1   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 19.4   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.7   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.9   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 20,230   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 6,630   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 14,555   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 12,305   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.0   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.0   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.7   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 300,515   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 19,680   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 14,460   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 2,220   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 3,000   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 2,425   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 580   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 3.0   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.1   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.8   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.4   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 59,908   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 66,937   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 57,420   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,921   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,289   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 43,250   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 52,677   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 58,523   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 48,893   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 30,924   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,431   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 38,245   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 26,860   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 7,790   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 8,290   486,040
One-person households 6,730   460,580
Other household types 28 4,055   264,105
Average household size 2.5   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 50,890   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 75,430   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 57,804   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,076   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 43,778   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 45,034   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 65,218   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,974   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 21,794   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 40,226   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 701   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 966   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 58,300 28,530 29,770   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 860 410 455   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 110 60 50   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 9,390 4,495 4,900   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 64,845 31,795 33,055   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 15 10 10   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 3,630 1,640 1,995   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 175 55 120   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 65,850 32,180 33,670   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 265 100 165   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 2,200 1,050 1,150   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 20 10 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 335 150 185   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 Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 58,755 28,820 29,935   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 9,645 4,570 5,070   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 7,390 3,520 3,870   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 1,500 690 805   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 750 360 395   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 270 105 170   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 66,350 32,455 33,895   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 17,060 8,785 8,275   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 49,290 23,670 25,625   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 2,315 1,040 1,280   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 54,410 26,170 28,240   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 9,495 4,465 5,025   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 14,050 6,705 7,345   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 30,870 15,000 15,865   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 67,740 33,065 34,680   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 55,145 27,000 28,145   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) 7,920 3,770 4,150   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 3,315 1,675 1,640   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 935 415 520   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 420 200 220   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 64,405 31,335 33,070   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 31,135 15,015 16,120   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) 18,205 8,840 9,370   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 11,480 5,775 5,710   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 2,555 1,215 1,340   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 1,025 490 535   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 3,400 1,555 1,840   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 65,270 31,940 33,335   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 54,410 26,175 28,240   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 13,280 6,615 6,665   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 16,765 7,605 9,165   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 7,395 4,730 2,660   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 9,470 3,870 5,600   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,505 905 1,605   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 4,990 2,450 2,545   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 9,050 4,415 4,635   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 3,960 2,120 1,840   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 3,460 1,645 1,815   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 440 260 175   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 745 275 470   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 250 55 195   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 195 60 140   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 7,630 3,655 3,975   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 950 515 440   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 2,725 1,400 1,325   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,040 700 340   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 1,495 525 965   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 455 190 265   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 965 325 640   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 27,250 13,380 13,870   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 4,465 2,390 2,080   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 8,170 3,730 4,435   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 4,375 2,695 1,680   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 5,715 2,375 3,340   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,365 535 825   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 3,150 1,650 1,500   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 54,410 26,175 28,240   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 30,045 14,215 15,825   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 2,105 695 1,410   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 760 400 360   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 1,120 515 610   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,725 500 1,230   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 4,740 1,470 3,275   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 400 240 160   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 655 335 315   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 5,635 5,375 260   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 855 535 320   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 4,355 770 3,585   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 2,000 1,120 875   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 54,410 26,175 28,235   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 30,045 14,220 15,825   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 24,365 11,955 12,410   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 21,345 10,340 11,010   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 3,020 1,615 1,400   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 54,410 26,170 28,235   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 35,255 18,660 16,595   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 33,385 17,745 15,640   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 1,870 920 955   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 19,155 7,515 11,645   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 64.8 71.3 58.8   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 61.4 67.8 55.4   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 5.3 4.9 5.8   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 34,760 18,490 16,270   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 2,965 1,955 1,015   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 5,225 1,245 3,980   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,470 1,050 420   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 1,895 400 1,495   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 2,675 905 1,770   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 765 315 455   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 8,855 3,275 5,575   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 7,035 6,590 445   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 2,185 1,445 735   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,685 1,315 370   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 34,760 18,490 16,270   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 2,330 1,530 800   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 3,590 3,200 390   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 3,480 2,815 660   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 1,275 965 310   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 4,295 1,700 2,600   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 1,670 610 1,060   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 3,235 515 2,720   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 2,565 850 1,715   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 5,075 2,900 2,170   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 7,245 3,400 3,845   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 50,115 23,510 26,605   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 49,425 23,110 26,315   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 21,725 9,375 12,355   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 8,855 3,435 5,420   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 38,185 19,975 18,215   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 37,855 19,810 18,045   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 70 25 45   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 130 50 75   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 50 30 15   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 80 45 35   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 Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 33,390 17,745 15,640   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 3,335 1,540 1,795   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 125 85 40   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 4,880 3,905 980   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 25,045 12,210 12,830   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 16,670 6,930 9,735   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 5,225 2,965 2,260   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 3,020 2,215 805   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 130 100 25   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Chilliwack, City   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 29,925 16,120 13,805   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 24,725 13,600 11,125   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 2,820 1,320 1,500   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 335 160 180   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 1,695 885 810   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 340 150 190   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 68,670 33,495 35,175   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 3,065 1,440 1,620   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 630 280 345   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 555 250 310   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 250 140 110   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 130 35 100   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 475 210 265   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 210 85 125   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 35 20 15   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 75 45 30   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 190 105 85   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 250 125 125   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 40 30 10   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 220 115 100   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 65,605 32,050 33,555   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 38,075 19,865 18,210   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 25,433 33,925 18,202   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 18,750 11,945 6,810   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,525 44,992 32,314   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Chilliwack, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 51,995 25,155 26,840   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,726 33,748 18,497   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,592 30,106 17,776   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 73.1 77.6 66.0   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 13.5 9.4 20.1   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 13.4 13.0 14.0   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 68,365 33,300 35,065   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 13.7 12.3 15.0   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 9.1 8.5 9.6   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 16.1 17.1 15.0   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 10.7 10.8 10.5   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Chilliwack, British Columbia (Code5909020) (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 May 1, 2024).

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