Demographics of Northern Rockies, British Columbia

Overview
Population, 2021

3,947

-18.8%
Population, 2016: 4,862
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 84759.31
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 0
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$58,250
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$50,080
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$102,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$88,300
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
64.9%
Unemployment rate
9.3%
Participation rate
71.4%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$213,600
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,114
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$804
Population
Population, 2021 3,947
Population, 2016 4,862
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 -18.80%
Total private dwellings, 2021 2,268
Total private dwellings, 2016 2,355
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 -3.70%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 1,692
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 1,982
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 -14.60%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 84,759
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 0
National population rank, 2021 865
Province/territory population rank, 2021 130
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 3,865
Official languages 3,855
English 3,855
French 125
Non-official languages 340
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,985
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $58,250
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,985
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $50,080
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,645
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $55,250
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,390
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $53,050
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,340
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $11,890
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 360
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,120
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 910
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $9,220
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 1,000
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $73,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $78,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 1,095
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $25,400
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $40,100
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 84.00%
Employment income (%) 73.00%
Government transfers (%) 16.00%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.70%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.70%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.80%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,920
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $58,950
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,935
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $49,240
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,650
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $59,200
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,445
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $57,550
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 1,800
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,710
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 340
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,640
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 1,000
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $68,500
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $78,200
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 1,060
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $33,200
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $50,300
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 91.00%
Employment income (%) 81.60%
Government transfers (%) 9.10%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.50%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 1,695
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $102,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $88,300
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 550
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $56,600
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $49,400
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 1,140
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $125,200
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $107,200
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,120
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $124,200
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $106,200
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 485
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $116,400
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $101,200
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 415
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $160,000
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $133,000
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 185
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $59,200
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $55,600
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 640
Average total income in 2020 ($) $55,000
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $48,200
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 3,865
Canadian citizens 3,710
Canadian citizens aged under 18 925
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 2,790
Not Canadian citizens 155
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 1,695
Owner 1,165
Renter 525
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 1,695
Condominium 80
Not condominium 1,610
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 1,695
No bedrooms 0
1 bedroom 155
2 bedrooms 270
3 bedrooms 710
4 or more bedrooms 560
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 1,695
1 to 4 rooms 375
5 rooms 340
6 rooms 275
7 rooms 190
8 or more rooms 520
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 1,695
1960 or before 80
1961 to 1980 715
1981 to 1990 255
1991 to 2000 300
2001 to 2005 160
2006 to 2010 115
2011 to 2015 45
2016 to 2021 25
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 1,695
15 to 24 years 60
25 to 34 years 265
35 to 44 years 370
45 to 54 years 325
55 to 64 years 370
65 to 74 years 235
75 to 84 years 60
85 years and over 0
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data 1,680
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 1,460
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 220
30% to less than 100% 185
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 1,155
% of owner households with a mortgage 62.30%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 12.60%
% in core housing need 0.00%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,090
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,114
Median value of dwellings ($) $164,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $213,600
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $700
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $804
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 840
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,240
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 2,215
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 475
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 1,740
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 3,080
No certificate, diploma or degree 730
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 975
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,375
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 1,050
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 355
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 150
Apprenticeship certificate 205
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 630
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 65
Bachelor’s degree or higher 325
Bachelor's degree 215
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 25
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 15
Master's degree 60
Earned doctorate 10
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 2,215
No certificate, diploma or degree 405
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 660
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,150
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 275
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 105
Apprenticeship certificate 170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 545
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 45
Bachelor’s degree or higher 290
Bachelor's degree 200
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 25
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 10
Master's degree 50
Earned doctorate 0
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 3,080
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,705
Education 135
13. Education 135
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
50. Visual and performing arts 10
Humanities 40
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
23. English language and literature/letters 0
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 15
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 0
39. Theology and religious vocations 10
54. History 0
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 90
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 0
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 40
22. Legal professions and studies 0
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 0
42. Psychology 10
45. Social sciences 20
Business, management and public administration 280
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 30
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 250
Physical and life sciences and technologies 35
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 10
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 10
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 0
41. Science technologies/technicians 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15
25. Library science 0
27. Mathematics and statistics 0
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 450
04. Architecture and related services 0
14. Engineering 25
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 165
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 95
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 135
48. Precision production 25
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 0
03. Natural resources and conservation 45
Health and related fields 135
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 0
51. Health professions and related programs 125
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 140
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 60
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 15
49. Transportation and materials moving 60
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 2,215
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,065
Education 105
13. Education 105
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
50. Visual and performing arts 10
Humanities 40
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
23. English language and literature/letters 0
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 15
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 0
39. Theology and religious vocations 0
54. History 0
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 80
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 0
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 35
22. Legal professions and studies 0
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 0
42. Psychology 0
45. Social sciences 20
Business, management and public administration 255
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 30
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 225
Physical and life sciences and technologies 30
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 15
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 10
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 0
41. Science technologies/technicians 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15
25. Library science 0
27. Mathematics and statistics 0
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 365
04. Architecture and related services 0
14. Engineering 20
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 135
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 80
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 105
48. Precision production 20
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 40
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 0
03. Natural resources and conservation 40
Health and related fields 95
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 0
51. Health professions and related programs 85
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 130
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 50
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 10
49. Transportation and materials moving 60
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 3,080
In the labour force 2,200
Employed 2,000
Unemployed 205
Not in the labour force 875
Participation rate 71.40%
Employment rate 64.90%
Unemployment rate 9.30%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 3,080
Did not work 875
Worked 2,205
Worked full year full time 1,015
Worked part year and/or part time 1,195
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 2,205
Class of worker - not applicable 40
All classes of workers 2,160
Employee 1,840
Permanent position 1,485
Temporary position 355
Fixed term (1 year or more) 75
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 285
Self-employed 320
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 2,205
Occupation - not applicable 40
All occupations 2,160
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 25
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 350
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 60
3 Health occupations 70
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 320
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 45
6 Sales and service occupations 500
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 635
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 65
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 100
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 2,205
Industry - not applicable 40
All industries 2,160
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 40
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 165
22 Utilities 35
23 Construction 275
31-33 Manufacturing 30
41 Wholesale trade 60
44-45 Retail trade 245
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 215
51 Information and cultural industries 30
52 Finance and insurance 35
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 40
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 45
55 Management of companies and enterprises 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 100
61 Educational services 170
62 Health care and social assistance 175
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 50
72 Accommodation and food services 145
81 Other services (except public administration) 130
91 Public administration 180
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 2,000
Worked at home 130
Worked outside Canada 0
No fixed workplace address 315
Usual place of work 1,550
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 1,550
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 1,460
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 15
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 35
Commute to a different province or territory 40
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 1,870
Car, truck or van 1,730
Car, truck or van - as a driver 1,620
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 115
Public transit 0
Walked 120
Bicycle 0
Other method 20
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 1,870
Less than 15 minutes 1,395
15 to 29 minutes 305
30 to 44 minutes 50
45 to 59 minutes 0
60 minutes and over 110
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 2,405
English 2,395
French 0
Non-official language 0
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 0
English and French 0
English and non-official language(s) 0
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 0
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 2,405
Official languages 2,395
English 2,395
French 0
Non-official languages 0
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 3,665
Non-movers 2,350
Movers 1,315
Non-migrants 795
Migrants 520
Internal migrants 440
Intraprovincial migrants 180
Interprovincial migrants 255
External migrants 90
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