Demographics of Winnipeg, Manitoba

Overview
Population, 2021

749,607

6.3%
Population, 2016: 705,244
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 461.78
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 1623.3
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$50,120
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$41,200
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$98,700
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$81,200
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
59.8%
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Participation rate
65.7%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$364,000
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,326
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,137
Population
Population, 2021 749,607
Population, 2016 705,244
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 6.30%
Total private dwellings, 2021 315,465
Total private dwellings, 2016 294,245
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.20%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 300,431
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 281,046
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 6.90%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 462
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 1,623
National population rank, 2021 6
Province/territory population rank, 2021 1
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 736,660
Official languages 724,310
English 723,085
French 72,665
Non-official languages 261,030
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 591,650
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $50,120
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 591,805
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,200
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 527,445
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $46,040
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 432,160
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $46,400
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 545,050
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $9,840
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 66,315
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,115
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 159,805
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,740
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 213,275
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $68,700
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 170,365
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $17,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $26,280
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 82.00%
Employment income (%) 67.60%
Government transfers (%) 18.10%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.80%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.70%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 572,520
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $47,880
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 572,705
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $39,080
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 518,240
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $46,480
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 431,370
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $46,400
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 498,905
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,670
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 42,495
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,130
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 211,690
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,400
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $64,500
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 159,045
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $23,000
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $31,680
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 87.80%
Employment income (%) 73.00%
Government transfers (%) 12.10%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.10%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 300,430
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $98,700
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $81,200
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 90,825
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $51,650
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $42,560
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 209,605
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $119,100
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $97,900
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 198,185
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $119,900
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $98,200
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 69,100
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $111,700
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $90,000
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 87,995
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $144,800
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $118,000
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 32,575
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $76,400
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $66,800
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 127,655
Average total income in 2020 ($) $46,160
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $38,560
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 736,660
Canadian citizens 634,515
Canadian citizens aged under 18 132,535
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 501,980
Not Canadian citizens 102,145
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 300,430
Owner 189,575
Renter 110,855
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 300,430
Condominium 30,160
Not condominium 270,270
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 300,430
No bedrooms 4,000
1 bedroom 50,935
2 bedrooms 79,835
3 bedrooms 101,020
4 or more bedrooms 64,640
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 300,430
1 to 4 rooms 106,380
5 rooms 49,255
6 rooms 44,165
7 rooms 34,735
8 or more rooms 65,905
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 300,430
1960 or before 94,010
1961 to 1980 92,410
1981 to 1990 36,600
1991 to 2000 19,030
2001 to 2005 9,695
2006 to 2010 12,055
2011 to 2015 15,490
2016 to 2021 21,140
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 300,430
15 to 24 years 11,615
25 to 34 years 46,285
35 to 44 years 55,860
45 to 54 years 51,940
55 to 64 years 56,510
65 to 74 years 44,825
75 to 84 years 23,965
85 years and over 9,440
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 299,745
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 239,255
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 60,490
30% to less than 100% 53,280
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 189,560
% of owner households with a mortgage 63.90%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 11.00%
% in core housing need 4.70%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,240
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,326
Median value of dwellings ($) $340,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $364,000
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,100
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,137
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 98,815
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 513,735
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 395,650
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 39,215
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 356,435
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 612,550
No certificate, diploma or degree 89,430
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 182,910
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 340,215
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 161,460
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 34,885
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 18,160
Apprenticeship certificate 16,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 107,675
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 18,910
Bachelor’s degree or higher 178,745
Bachelor's degree 124,190
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 13,490
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,860
Master's degree 30,770
Earned doctorate 5,435
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 395,650
No certificate, diploma or degree 34,465
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 102,120
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 259,070
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 114,410
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 23,625
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 12,145
Apprenticeship certificate 11,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 77,885
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,895
Bachelor’s degree or higher 144,655
Bachelor's degree 101,005
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 10,095
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,000
Master's degree 25,575
Earned doctorate 3,990
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 612,555
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 272,340
Education 26,245
13. Education 26,245
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10,120
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,045
50. Visual and performing arts 9,075
Humanities 18,355
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,575
23. English language and literature/letters 3,510
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,445
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 405
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,120
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,235
54. History 2,335
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 740
Social and behavioural sciences and law 39,170
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 795
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,790
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,965
22. Legal professions and studies 5,715
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 1,060
42. Psychology 7,015
45. Social sciences 13,820
Business, management and public administration 74,940
30.16 Accounting and computer science 180
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,420
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 69,340
Physical and life sciences and technologies 14,030
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 5,955
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,190
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 505
40. Physical sciences 2,740
41. Science technologies/technicians 630
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 19,165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 16,180
25. Library science 865
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,895
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 220
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 59,740
04. Architecture and related services 2,495
14. Engineering 16,535
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 13,910
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 10,445
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 10,850
48. Precision production 5,500
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,510
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 4,580
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,930
Health and related fields 56,510
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 3,040
51. Health professions and related programs 51,715
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 110
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 1,635
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,385
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 9,810
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 90
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 100
43. Security and protective services 2,560
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,820
Other 50
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 395,655
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 136,585
Education 17,925
13. Education 17,925
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 7,835
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 705
50. Visual and performing arts 7,135
Humanities 13,190
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,350
23. English language and literature/letters 2,690
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4,685
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 260
38. Philosophy and religious studies 845
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,420
54. History 1,465
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 475
Social and behavioural sciences and law 30,995
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 685
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,260
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,415
22. Legal professions and studies 4,730
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 895
42. Psychology 5,235
45. Social sciences 10,775
Business, management and public administration 57,130
30.16 Accounting and computer science 145
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,000
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 52,990
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10,440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,525
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,030
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 440
40. Physical sciences 2,050
41. Science technologies/technicians 395
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15,645
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,410
25. Library science 550
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,510
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 180
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 45,295
04. Architecture and related services 2,010
14. Engineering 14,185
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 10,105
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 7,595
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 7,560
48. Precision production 3,825
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,090
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 3,505
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,585
Health and related fields 44,245
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 2,350
51. Health professions and related programs 40,505
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 85
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 1,305
Personal, protective and transportation services 11,240
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 6,970
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 75
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55
43. Security and protective services 2,105
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,040
Other 30
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 612,550
In the labour force 402,365
Employed 366,595
Unemployed 35,770
Not in the labour force 210,185
Participation rate 65.70%
Employment rate 59.80%
Unemployment rate 8.90%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 612,555
Did not work 214,675
Worked 397,870
Worked full year full time 218,230
Worked part year and/or part time 179,640
Average weeks worked in reference year 42
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 402,365
Class of worker - not applicable 9,690
All classes of workers 392,680
Employee 352,710
Permanent position 297,890
Temporary position 54,820
Fixed term (1 year or more) 17,825
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 36,995
Self-employed 39,970
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 402,365
Occupation - not applicable 9,690
All occupations 392,680
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 3,615
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 69,570
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 28,430
3 Health occupations 35,390
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 53,890
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 11,125
6 Sales and service occupations 102,610
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 64,295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,325
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 19,425
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 402,365
Industry - not applicable 9,690
All industries 392,680
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,340
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 665
22 Utilities 3,435
23 Construction 25,400
31-33 Manufacturing 34,390
41 Wholesale trade 11,145
44-45 Retail trade 43,970
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 27,430
51 Information and cultural industries 7,370
52 Finance and insurance 18,545
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,850
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 23,690
55 Management of companies and enterprises 775
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 18,665
61 Educational services 32,785
62 Health care and social assistance 60,445
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 7,945
72 Accommodation and food services 24,925
81 Other services (except public administration) 16,855
91 Public administration 26,050
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 366,595
Worked at home 68,960
Worked outside Canada 865
No fixed workplace address 41,355
Usual place of work 255,420
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 255,420
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 236,720
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 1,530
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 16,010
Commute to a different province or territory 1,165
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 296,775
Car, truck or van 245,055
Car, truck or van - as a driver 217,750
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 27,305
Public transit 27,710
Walked 14,090
Bicycle 3,880
Other method 6,050
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 296,775
Less than 15 minutes 80,145
15 to 29 minutes 135,335
30 to 44 minutes 58,480
45 to 59 minutes 12,270
60 minutes and over 10,540
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 426,270
English 397,295
French 2,255
Non-official language 2,395
Indigenous 15
Non-Indigenous 2,385
English and French 9,485
English and non-official language(s) 14,345
French and non-official language(s) 35
English, French and non-official language(s) 325
Multiple non-official languages 145
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 426,270
Official languages 417,115
English 412,870
French 4,245
Non-official languages 4,860
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 696,950
Non-movers 410,540
Movers 286,405
Non-migrants 187,720
Migrants 98,690
Internal migrants 41,775
Intraprovincial migrants 24,630
Interprovincial migrants 17,145
External migrants 56,915
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