Demographics of Campbell River, British Columbia

Overview
Population, 2021

35,519

7.6%
Population, 2016: 33,007
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 144.38
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 246
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$49,600
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$42,760
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$92,100
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$79,600
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
51.5%
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Participation rate
56.5%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$566,000
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,302
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,248
Population
Population, 2021 35,519
Population, 2016 33,007
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.60%
Total private dwellings, 2021 16,194
Total private dwellings, 2016 14,981
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.10%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 15,557
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 14,371
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.30%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 144
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 246
National population rank, 2021 136
Province/territory population rank, 2021 27
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 34,890
Official languages 34,775
English 34,765
French 2,475
Non-official languages 3,420
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 28,900
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $49,600
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 28,960
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $42,760
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 25,885
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $43,040
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 19,095
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,840
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 24,845
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $12,880
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 3,025
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,750
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 6,990
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,630
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,975
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,800
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $67,100
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,310
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $21,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $32,400
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 77.60%
Employment income (%) 59.70%
Government transfers (%) 22.30%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.40%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.20%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 28,375
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $48,720
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 28,420
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $41,280
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 25,830
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $44,920
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 20,455
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $43,360
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 20,595
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $10,800
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,490
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,970
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,980
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,800
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $63,300
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,905
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $27,200
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $37,920
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 84.00%
Employment income (%) 64.20%
Government transfers (%) 16.10%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 15,560
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $92,100
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $79,600
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 4,590
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $48,160
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $42,160
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 10,965
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $110,600
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $95,300
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 10,420
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $109,500
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $94,300
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 5,135
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $100,500
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $85,600
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 3,345
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $140,800
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $120,200
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,600
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $72,800
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $66,300
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 6,290
Average total income in 2020 ($) $46,360
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $40,640
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 34,890
Canadian citizens 33,810
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,160
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 27,650
Not Canadian citizens 1,080
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 15,560
Owner 11,165
Renter 4,390
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 15,560
Condominium 1,965
Not condominium 13,590
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 15,560
No bedrooms 150
1 bedroom 1,320
2 bedrooms 4,045
3 bedrooms 6,495
4 or more bedrooms 3,550
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 15,560
1 to 4 rooms 3,860
5 rooms 2,825
6 rooms 2,530
7 rooms 1,825
8 or more rooms 4,515
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 15,560
1960 or before 1,265
1961 to 1980 4,955
1981 to 1990 2,500
1991 to 2000 2,750
2001 to 2005 670
2006 to 2010 1,295
2011 to 2015 830
2016 to 2021 1,295
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 15,560
15 to 24 years 355
25 to 34 years 1,765
35 to 44 years 2,240
45 to 54 years 2,405
55 to 64 years 3,195
65 to 74 years 3,355
75 to 84 years 1,780
85 years and over 465
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 15,505
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 12,180
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,325
30% to less than 100% 3,080
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 11,150
% of owner households with a mortgage 55.70%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 14.60%
% in core housing need 6.40%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,050
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,302
Median value of dwellings ($) $532,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $566,000
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,170
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,248
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,530
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 24,180
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 17,665
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,180
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 15,490
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 29,710
No certificate, diploma or degree 4,560
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 10,020
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,130
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 10,655
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,455
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 1,415
Apprenticeship certificate 2,040
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 6,420
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 780
Bachelor’s degree or higher 4,475
Bachelor's degree 2,930
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 395
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 165
Master's degree 885
Earned doctorate 95
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 17,665
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,700
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,630
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 10,330
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,095
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,200
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 925
Apprenticeship certificate 1,270
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,430
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 470
Bachelor’s degree or higher 3,235
Bachelor's degree 2,155
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 230
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 140
Master's degree 650
Earned doctorate 65
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 29,710
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 14,575
Education 1,020
13. Education 1,020
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 335
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 45
50. Visual and performing arts 290
Humanities 510
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 40
23. English language and literature/letters 115
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 110
54. History 50
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 25
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,290
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 100
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 380
22. Legal professions and studies 200
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 30
42. Psychology 155
45. Social sciences 415
Business, management and public administration 2,670
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 305
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,365
Physical and life sciences and technologies 455
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 190
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 10
40. Physical sciences 130
41. Science technologies/technicians 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 315
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 265
25. Library science 20
27. Mathematics and statistics 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 3,665
04. Architecture and related services 40
14. Engineering 320
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 695
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 1,025
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,135
48. Precision production 450
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 810
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 230
03. Natural resources and conservation 580
Health and related fields 2,865
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 125
51. Health professions and related programs 2,695
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 45
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,185
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 670
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 10
43. Security and protective services 130
49. Transportation and materials moving 375
Other 0
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 17,665
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,335
Education 560
13. Education 560
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 220
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 20
50. Visual and performing arts 195
Humanities 310
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 25
23. English language and literature/letters 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 70
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 65
54. History 40
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 975
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 75
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 305
22. Legal professions and studies 160
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 15
42. Psychology 105
45. Social sciences 310
Business, management and public administration 1,815
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 215
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,595
Physical and life sciences and technologies 300
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 155
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 55
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 10
40. Physical sciences 60
41. Science technologies/technicians 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 240
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 215
25. Library science 15
27. Mathematics and statistics 10
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 2,365
04. Architecture and related services 35
14. Engineering 235
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 415
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 675
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 715
48. Precision production 295
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 595
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 170
03. Natural resources and conservation 420
Health and related fields 2,115
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 100
51. Health professions and related programs 1,975
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 35
Personal, protective and transportation services 850
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 480
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 100
49. Transportation and materials moving 270
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 29,710
In the labour force 16,780
Employed 15,305
Unemployed 1,465
Not in the labour force 12,930
Participation rate 56.50%
Employment rate 51.50%
Unemployment rate 8.70%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 29,710
Did not work 12,680
Worked 17,025
Worked full year full time 8,225
Worked part year and/or part time 8,800
Average weeks worked in reference year 40
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 16,775
Class of worker - not applicable 330
All classes of workers 16,440
Employee 13,995
Permanent position 11,920
Temporary position 2,070
Fixed term (1 year or more) 550
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 1,520
Self-employed 2,445
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 16,775
Occupation - not applicable 330
All occupations 16,440
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 115
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,335
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,085
3 Health occupations 1,590
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 1,865
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 315
6 Sales and service occupations 4,550
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 3,225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 970
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 395
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 16,775
Industry - not applicable 330
All industries 16,440
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,300
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 550
22 Utilities 120
23 Construction 1,525
31-33 Manufacturing 555
41 Wholesale trade 225
44-45 Retail trade 2,240
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 645
51 Information and cultural industries 150
52 Finance and insurance 350
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 265
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 895
55 Management of companies and enterprises 25
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 705
61 Educational services 925
62 Health care and social assistance 2,820
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 320
72 Accommodation and food services 1,250
81 Other services (except public administration) 795
91 Public administration 780
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 15,305
Worked at home 1,770
Worked outside Canada 15
No fixed workplace address 2,945
Usual place of work 10,580
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 10,580
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,390
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 860
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,155
Commute to a different province or territory 170
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 13,520
Car, truck or van 12,005
Car, truck or van - as a driver 11,020
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 985
Public transit 380
Walked 535
Bicycle 130
Other method 470
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 13,520
Less than 15 minutes 7,255
15 to 29 minutes 3,670
30 to 44 minutes 995
45 to 59 minutes 510
60 minutes and over 1,090
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 18,380
English 18,020
French 20
Non-official language 35
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 35
English and French 155
English and non-official language(s) 135
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 15
Multiple non-official languages 0
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 18,380
Official languages 18,285
English 18,235
French 50
Non-official languages 60
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 33,380
Non-movers 18,495
Movers 14,885
Non-migrants 6,770
Migrants 8,115
Internal migrants 7,520
Intraprovincial migrants 5,460
Interprovincial migrants 2,055
External migrants 595
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