Demographics of Penticton, British Columbia

Overview
Population, 2021

36,885

9.3%
Population, 2016: 33,761
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 43.03
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 857.3
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$48,360
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$41,600
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$86,100
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$74,100
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
50.9%
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Participation rate
55.6%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$568,500
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,241
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,328
Population
Population, 2021 36,885
Population, 2016 33,761
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 9.30%
Total private dwellings, 2021 18,457
Total private dwellings, 2016 16,895
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 9.20%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 17,361
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 15,740
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 10.30%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 43
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 857
National population rank, 2021 134
Province/territory population rank, 2021 25
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 35,725
Official languages 35,505
English 35,500
French 2,365
Non-official languages 5,115
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,340
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 30,885
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $48,360
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 30,900
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,600
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 27,340
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,880
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 19,810
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,840
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 26,925
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $12,960
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 3,330
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,460
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,650
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,790
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,340
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,045
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $56,400
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $64,700
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,825
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $19,800
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $29,200
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 76.60%
Employment income (%) 55.50%
Government transfers (%) 23.40%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.80%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.50%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,340
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 30,385
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $45,840
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 30,435
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $39,080
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 27,480
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $41,800
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 21,305
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $40,560
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 22,825
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $10,700
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,720
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,820
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,340
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,945
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $62,550
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,425
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $24,200
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $33,840
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 82.40%
Employment income (%) 62.10%
Government transfers (%) 17.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 17,365
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $86,100
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $74,100
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 6,510
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $46,920
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $41,320
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 10,850
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $109,500
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $93,700
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 10,235
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $108,900
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $92,800
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 5,265
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $96,600
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $83,700
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 2,925
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $150,400
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $123,200
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,640
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $72,200
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $65,300
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 8,610
Average total income in 2020 ($) $44,080
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $39,000
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 35,720
Canadian citizens 34,320
Canadian citizens aged under 18 5,160
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 29,155
Not Canadian citizens 1,405
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 17,360
Owner 10,985
Renter 6,375
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 17,360
Condominium 4,050
Not condominium 13,310
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 17,360
No bedrooms 200
1 bedroom 2,645
2 bedrooms 6,445
3 bedrooms 4,525
4 or more bedrooms 3,550
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 17,360
1 to 4 rooms 6,025
5 rooms 3,060
6 rooms 2,380
7 rooms 1,830
8 or more rooms 4,065
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 17,360
1960 or before 2,660
1961 to 1980 5,245
1981 to 1990 2,585
1991 to 2000 2,735
2001 to 2005 820
2006 to 2010 1,005
2011 to 2015 730
2016 to 2021 1,570
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 17,360
15 to 24 years 365
25 to 34 years 1,860
35 to 44 years 2,285
45 to 54 years 2,345
55 to 64 years 3,645
65 to 74 years 3,445
75 to 84 years 2,370
85 years and over 1,045
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 17,280
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 12,805
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 4,480
30% to less than 100% 4,100
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 10,920
% of owner households with a mortgage 53.00%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 15.20%
% in core housing need 5.90%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $940
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,241
Median value of dwellings ($) $524,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $568,500
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,200
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,328
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,340
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,755
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 25,580
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 18,040
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,290
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 15,750
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 31,335
No certificate, diploma or degree 4,805
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 10,455
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 16,080
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 10,550
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,920
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 1,150
Apprenticeship certificate 1,775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 6,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 980
Bachelor’s degree or higher 5,530
Bachelor's degree 3,690
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 390
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 210
Master's degree 985
Earned doctorate 250
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 18,040
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,860
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,535
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 10,645
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,765
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,665
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 625
Apprenticeship certificate 1,040
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,425
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 675
Bachelor’s degree or higher 3,875
Bachelor's degree 2,645
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 275
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 145
Master's degree 665
Earned doctorate 145
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 31,335
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,255
Education 1,205
13. Education 1,205
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 560
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 100
50. Visual and performing arts 465
Humanities 800
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 45
23. English language and literature/letters 225
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 260
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 45
39. Theology and religious vocations 105
54. History 100
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,525
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 15
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 165
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 300
22. Legal professions and studies 225
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 15
42. Psychology 290
45. Social sciences 515
Business, management and public administration 2,980
30.16 Accounting and computer science 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 280
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,675
Physical and life sciences and technologies 590
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 230
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 145
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 175
41. Science technologies/technicians 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 365
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 290
25. Library science 30
27. Mathematics and statistics 50
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 3,010
04. Architecture and related services 80
14. Engineering 345
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 560
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 865
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 745
48. Precision production 400
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 535
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 345
03. Natural resources and conservation 185
Health and related fields 3,325
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 140
51. Health professions and related programs 3,095
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 90
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,180
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 775
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 10
43. Security and protective services 155
49. Transportation and materials moving 240
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 18,045
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,395
Education 580
13. Education 580
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 410
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 55
50. Visual and performing arts 360
Humanities 510
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 40
23. English language and literature/letters 140
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 155
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25
39. Theology and religious vocations 80
54. History 50
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 15
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,145
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 130
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 230
22. Legal professions and studies 185
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 10
42. Psychology 205
45. Social sciences 375
Business, management and public administration 2,030
30.16 Accounting and computer science 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 205
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,815
Physical and life sciences and technologies 410
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 180
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 120
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 90
41. Science technologies/technicians 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 280
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 225
25. Library science 15
27. Mathematics and statistics 35
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 1,850
04. Architecture and related services 50
14. Engineering 225
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 380
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 525
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 455
48. Precision production 200
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 395
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 275
03. Natural resources and conservation 125
Health and related fields 2,290
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 100
51. Health professions and related programs 2,125
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 70
Personal, protective and transportation services 745
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 510
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 90
49. Transportation and materials moving 140
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 31,335
In the labour force 17,420
Employed 15,960
Unemployed 1,460
Not in the labour force 13,915
Participation rate 55.60%
Employment rate 50.90%
Unemployment rate 8.40%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 31,335
Did not work 13,710
Worked 17,625
Worked full year full time 8,340
Worked part year and/or part time 9,285
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 17,420
Class of worker - not applicable 315
All classes of workers 17,110
Employee 14,065
Permanent position 11,850
Temporary position 2,210
Fixed term (1 year or more) 570
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 1,640
Self-employed 3,045
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 17,420
Occupation - not applicable 315
All occupations 17,110
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 135
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,770
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 750
3 Health occupations 1,810
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 1,550
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 515
6 Sales and service occupations 5,335
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 3,165
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 470
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 605
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 17,420
Industry - not applicable 315
All industries 17,110
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 325
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 175
22 Utilities 70
23 Construction 1,755
31-33 Manufacturing 1,165
41 Wholesale trade 315
44-45 Retail trade 2,540
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 465
51 Information and cultural industries 235
52 Finance and insurance 510
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 350
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 990
55 Management of companies and enterprises 15
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 750
61 Educational services 765
62 Health care and social assistance 2,975
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 435
72 Accommodation and food services 1,560
81 Other services (except public administration) 675
91 Public administration 1,025
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 15,960
Worked at home 2,305
Worked outside Canada 30
No fixed workplace address 2,400
Usual place of work 11,230
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 11,230
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 9,150
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 1,120
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 775
Commute to a different province or territory 185
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 13,625
Car, truck or van 10,970
Car, truck or van - as a driver 9,970
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 995
Public transit 260
Walked 1,650
Bicycle 280
Other method 465
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 13,625
Less than 15 minutes 8,765
15 to 29 minutes 2,885
30 to 44 minutes 995
45 to 59 minutes 465
60 minutes and over 525
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 19,090
English 18,615
French 20
Non-official language 15
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 15
English and French 190
English and non-official language(s) 240
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 19,090
Official languages 18,985
English 18,950
French 35
Non-official languages 40
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 34,380
Non-movers 17,255
Movers 17,130
Non-migrants 7,040
Migrants 10,085
Internal migrants 9,380
Intraprovincial migrants 7,070
Interprovincial migrants 2,310
External migrants 705
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