Demographics of Abbotsford, British Columbia

Overview
Population, 2021

153,524

8.6%
Population, 2016: 141,397
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 375.33
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 409
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$48,040
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$41,600
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$108,300
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$93,900
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
60.2%
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Participation rate
65.3%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$873,000
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,696
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,324
Population
Population, 2021 153,524
Population, 2016 141,397
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.60%
Total private dwellings, 2021 55,659
Total private dwellings, 2016 51,770
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.50%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 53,234
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 49,040
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.60%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 375
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 409
National population rank, 2021 32
Province/territory population rank, 2021 5
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 150,800
Official languages 141,230
English 141,175
French 6,295
Non-official languages 63,530
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 120,005
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $48,040
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 120,155
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,600
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 105,165
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,080
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 87,720
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,080
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 101,540
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $11,090
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 12,710
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,540
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 32,715
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,370
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 39,340
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $66,300
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 35,770
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $18,400
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $27,040
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 80.40%
Employment income (%) 67.00%
Government transfers (%) 19.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 6.10%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.80%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 116,390
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $45,600
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 116,645
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $39,040
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 103,610
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $44,400
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 88,930
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $42,840
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 81,790
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,660
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 10,330
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,770
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 38,960
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $62,350
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 33,355
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $22,400
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $31,240
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 86.60%
Employment income (%) 71.80%
Government transfers (%) 13.40%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 53,235
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $108,300
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $93,900
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 13,190
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $50,520
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $43,760
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 40,050
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $127,300
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $110,400
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 38,610
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $126,100
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $109,200
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 12,855
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $104,100
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $89,500
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 19,210
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $152,000
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $131,200
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 4,960
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $82,000
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $73,500
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 19,570
Average total income in 2020 ($) $45,720
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $40,000
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 150,800
Canadian citizens 130,580
Canadian citizens aged under 18 30,490
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 100,085
Not Canadian citizens 20,225
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 53,235
Owner 36,600
Renter 16,635
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 53,235
Condominium 13,950
Not condominium 39,285
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 53,235
No bedrooms 420
1 bedroom 6,470
2 bedrooms 16,105
3 bedrooms 11,135
4 or more bedrooms 19,105
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 53,235
1 to 4 rooms 16,900
5 rooms 7,470
6 rooms 6,070
7 rooms 5,385
8 or more rooms 17,410
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 53,235
1960 or before 2,650
1961 to 1980 12,785
1981 to 1990 11,450
1991 to 2000 11,375
2001 to 2005 3,430
2006 to 2010 4,025
2011 to 2015 2,630
2016 to 2021 4,885
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 53,235
15 to 24 years 1,515
25 to 34 years 7,205
35 to 44 years 9,720
45 to 54 years 9,810
55 to 64 years 10,085
65 to 74 years 8,355
75 to 84 years 4,550
85 years and over 1,990
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 data 52,355
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 40,030
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 12,325
30% to less than 100% 11,300
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 35,895
% of owner households with a mortgage 65.10%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 19.00%
% in core housing need 5.20%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,530
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,696
Median value of dwellings ($) $850,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $873,000
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,190
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,324
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 26,320
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 97,830
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 78,175
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 11,470
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 66,705
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,145
No certificate, diploma or degree 24,100
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 43,420
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 56,635
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 32,935
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,050
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 3,835
Apprenticeship certificate 5,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 17,710
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,170
Bachelor’s degree or higher 23,700
Bachelor's degree 15,610
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 1,940
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 615
Master's degree 4,990
Earned doctorate 545
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 78,170
No certificate, diploma or degree 10,180
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 26,075
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 41,920
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 23,055
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 6,245
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 2,620
Apprenticeship certificate 3,630
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 12,535
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,275
Bachelor’s degree or higher 18,865
Bachelor's degree 12,450
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 1,470
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 475
Master's degree 4,075
Earned doctorate 390
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 124,150
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 67,520
Education 4,500
13. Education 4,500
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,670
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 170
50. Visual and performing arts 1,505
Humanities 5,505
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 370
23. English language and literature/letters 705
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,550
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 60
38. Philosophy and religious studies 285
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,030
54. History 450
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 50
Social and behavioural sciences and law 5,495
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 390
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,080
22. Legal professions and studies 760
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 130
42. Psychology 920
45. Social sciences 2,160
Business, management and public administration 10,550
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 885
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 9,650
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,930
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 770
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 695
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 35
40. Physical sciences 335
41. Science technologies/technicians 95
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,150
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 1,740
25. Library science 205
27. Mathematics and statistics 195
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 10
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 10,635
04. Architecture and related services 205
14. Engineering 1,700
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 1,815
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 3,040
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,510
48. Precision production 1,365
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,340
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 1,100
03. Natural resources and conservation 235
Health and related fields 9,465
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 685
51. Health professions and related programs 8,630
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 15
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 130
Personal, protective and transportation services 3,380
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 1,860
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30
43. Security and protective services 740
49. Transportation and materials moving 750
Other 10
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 78,170
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 36,255
Education 3,095
13. Education 3,095
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,240
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 85
50. Visual and performing arts 1,145
Humanities 4,050
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 320
23. English language and literature/letters 535
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,995
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 195
39. Theology and religious vocations 555
54. History 380
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 40
Social and behavioural sciences and law 4,225
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 40
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 310
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 855
22. Legal professions and studies 585
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 95
42. Psychology 680
45. Social sciences 1,655
Business, management and public administration 8,050
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 665
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 7,375
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 600
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 515
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 25
40. Physical sciences 245
41. Science technologies/technicians 50
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,720
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 1,450
25. Library science 130
27. Mathematics and statistics 140
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 7,530
04. Architecture and related services 165
14. Engineering 1,320
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 1,235
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 2,115
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,745
48. Precision production 950
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 995
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 815
03. Natural resources and conservation 175
Health and related fields 7,070
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 525
51. Health professions and related programs 6,450
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 15
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 85
Personal, protective and transportation services 2,500
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 1,385
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15
43. Security and protective services 605
49. Transportation and materials moving 495
Other 10
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 124,145
In the labour force 81,080
Employed 74,765
Unemployed 6,310
Not in the labour force 43,070
Participation rate 65.30%
Employment rate 60.20%
Unemployment rate 7.80%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 124,150
Did not work 45,300
Worked 78,845
Worked full year full time 40,800
Worked part year and/or part time 38,050
Average weeks worked in reference year 41
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 81,080
Class of worker - not applicable 1,665
All classes of workers 79,410
Employee 65,605
Permanent position 55,700
Temporary position 9,910
Fixed term (1 year or more) 2,990
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 6,915
Self-employed 13,805
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 81,080
Occupation - not applicable 1,665
All occupations 79,410
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 615
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 11,270
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 3,185
3 Health occupations 5,840
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 9,085
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 1,720
6 Sales and service occupations 19,565
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 18,570
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,610
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,950
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 81,080
Industry - not applicable 1,665
All industries 79,410
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5,115
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 180
22 Utilities 190
23 Construction 8,485
31-33 Manufacturing 7,405
41 Wholesale trade 2,805
44-45 Retail trade 9,230
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 7,075
51 Information and cultural industries 1,100
52 Finance and insurance 2,270
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 1,245
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 3,690
55 Management of companies and enterprises 90
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 3,290
61 Educational services 5,205
62 Health care and social assistance 9,165
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 1,045
72 Accommodation and food services 4,875
81 Other services (except public administration) 3,795
91 Public administration 3,155
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 74,770
Worked at home 10,310
Worked outside Canada 265
No fixed workplace address 14,800
Usual place of work 49,390
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 49,390
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 31,680
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 4,180
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 13,400
Commute to a different province or territory 125
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 data 64,190
Car, truck or van 58,835
Car, truck or van - as a driver 53,590
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 5,245
Public transit 1,540
Walked 2,335
Bicycle 300
Other method 1,185
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 data 64,190
Less than 15 minutes 23,155
15 to 29 minutes 20,400
30 to 44 minutes 10,445
45 to 59 minutes 4,820
60 minutes and over 5,375
Language of Work
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 data 86,710
English 74,775
French 50
Non-official language 3,530
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 3,530
English and French 395
English and non-official language(s) 7,895
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 25
Multiple non-official languages 30
Total - Language used most often at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households, 2021 Census - 25% sample data 86,710
Official languages 79,295
English 79,190
French 100
Non-official languages 5,455
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 142,665
Non-movers 77,600
Movers 65,065
Non-migrants 32,875
Migrants 32,190
Internal migrants 23,820
Intraprovincial migrants 19,350
Interprovincial migrants 4,465
External migrants 8,370
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