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2006 Community Profiles

 
Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Quebec
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 272,610   7,546,131
Population in 2001 1 278,279   7,237,479
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -2.0   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 124,781   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 114,402   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 2.8   5.6
Land area (square km) 98,708.61   1,356,366.78
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 272,610 134,805 137,800   7,546,130 3,687,695 3,858,440
0 to 4 years 12,495 6,260 6,230   375,270 191,565 183,710
5 to 9 years 13,585 6,970 6,620   398,980 203,985 195,000
10 to 14 years 16,930 8,680 8,250   478,255 243,595 234,655
15 to 19 years 18,440 9,430 9,010   475,005 242,185 232,820
20 to 24 years 16,875 8,845 8,020   472,170 238,440 233,730
25 to 29 years 15,960 8,225 7,735   492,870 245,335 247,540
30 to 34 years 13,985 7,030 6,955   467,325 232,800 234,525
35 to 39 years 14,540 7,235 7,310   502,300 250,340 251,960
40 to 44 years 21,870 10,845 11,020   619,120 308,570 310,550
45 to 49 years 25,955 12,900 13,050   644,040 318,145 325,895
50 to 54 years 23,925 12,225 11,705   588,085 289,780 298,300
55 to 59 years 20,445 10,350 10,095   524,350 257,790 266,560
60 to 64 years 16,715 8,250 8,465   428,070 208,805 219,270
65 to 69 years 12,305 5,880 6,425   315,560 150,165 165,395
70 to 74 years 10,685 4,830 5,855   268,145 121,940 146,205
75 to 79 years 8,570 3,580 4,985   220,530 92,485 128,045
80 to 84 years 5,685 2,185 3,500   156,775 58,075 98,695
85 years and over 3,655 1,085 2,570   119,285 33,695 85,585
Median age of the population 5 43.2 42.4 44.1   41.0 39.9 41.9
% of the population aged 15 and over 84.2 83.8 84.7   83.4 82.7 84.1
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 229,600 112,905 116,695   6,293,620 3,048,550 3,245,070
Not in a common-law relationship 183,040 89,685 93,355   5,071,770 2,435,400 2,636,370
In a common-law relationship 46,565 23,215 23,350   1,221,855 613,155 608,700
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 229,600 112,900 116,700   6,293,620 3,048,550 3,245,070
Never legally married (single) 8 92,195 49,520 42,675   2,721,330 1,425,090 1,296,245
Legally married (and not separated) 9 92,605 46,305 46,300   2,361,855 1,181,340 1,180,515
Separated, but still legally married 10 4,535 2,105 2,430   132,285 60,240 72,045
Divorced 11 23,940 11,685 12,255   667,400 300,510 366,895
Widowed 12 16,330 3,285 13,040   410,750 81,375 329,375
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 114,445   3,189,345
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 54.7   45.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.9   4.9
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.7   2.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 12.6   8.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 21.9   32.8
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.1   5.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 2.0   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 76,470   1,917,735
Number of rented dwellings 17 37,885   1,267,945
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 86,775   2,340,830
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 27,665   848,515
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.0   7.7
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.1   5.8
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.2   1.0
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 107,012   182,399
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 80,145   2,121,610
Number of married-couple families 22 45,660   1,156,930
Number of common-law-couple families 23 23,335   611,850
Number of lone-parent families 11,155   352,825
Number of female lone-parent families 8,550   274,885
Number of male lone-parent families 2,605   77,935
Average number of persons in all census families 2.8   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.9   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.9   2.9
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.4   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 56,196   58,678
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 61,151   63,327
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 59,446   65,132
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 33,275   37,195
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,258   34,689
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 47,725   47,362
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 48,736   50,719
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 52,147   54,307
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 51,410   55,734
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 32,044   35,120
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 28,458   33,254
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 41,901   41,758
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 114,440   3,189,345
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 31,570   818,445
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 36,715   916,525
One-person households 32,140   980,340
Other household types 28 14,015   474,030
Average household size 2.3   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 45,436   46,419
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 73,311   76,339
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,564   55,438
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 20,091   23,598
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,002   41,760
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 39,835   40,447
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 62,392   65,160
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 43,826   47,684
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 19,054   21,413
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 35,097   38,510
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 459   566
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 628   717
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 269,215 133,405 135,810   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
English only 1,520 680 840   575,555 282,845 292,710
French only 264,230 130,975 133,255   5,877,660 2,875,665 3,001,990
English and French 455 215 235   43,335 21,135 22,200
Other language(s) 33 3,015 1,530 1,485   939,350 466,330 473,020
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 269,220 133,400 135,810   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
English only 260 150 110   336,785 164,435 172,350
French only 225,990 107,680 118,310   4,010,880 1,855,540 2,155,340
English and French 42,850 25,525 17,320   3,017,860 1,598,220 1,419,645
Neither English nor French 115 45 75   70,375 27,785 42,590
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 269,215 133,400 135,815   7,435,905 3,645,980 3,789,925
English 1,015 460 560   744,430 365,970 378,465
French 266,475 132,070 134,410   6,027,735 2,955,945 3,071,785
Non-official language 1,015 520 495   518,320 252,850 265,470
English and French 400 200 200   52,325 25,465 26,865
English and non-official language 10 0 0   26,560 12,825 13,740
French and non-official language 300 150 145   54,490 26,740 27,750
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   12,035 6,185 5,855
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 269,220 133,400 135,810   7,435,900 3,645,975 3,789,925
Non-immigrants 37 266,535 132,130 134,405   6,535,430 3,202,640 3,332,785
Immigrants 38 2,535 1,205 1,335   851,555 417,920 433,635
Before 1991 915 505 405   438,940 217,040 221,900
1991 to 2000 615 245 375   218,715 105,540 113,175
2001 to 2006 39 1,000 445 555   193,905 95,340 98,560
Non-permanent residents 40 145 70 75   48,915 25,410 23,500
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 269,215 133,405 135,810   7,435,905 3,645,980 3,789,925
Canadian citizens 268,090 132,855 135,235   7,155,510 3,509,030 3,646,480
Canadian citizens under age 18 54,170 27,950 26,220   1,499,220 766,560 732,655
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 213,915 104,905 109,010   5,656,290 2,742,475 2,913,820
Not Canadian citizens 42 1,130 545 585   280,390 136,945 143,445
Table: Generation status
Generation status Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 226,210 111,520 114,695   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
1st generation 44 1,905 1,005 905   840,970 415,500 425,465
2nd generation 45 2,045 975 1,070   403,405 198,475 204,930
3rd generation or more 46 222,260 109,545 112,715   4,940,110 2,393,855 2,546,260
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 266,520 131,985 134,530   7,358,260 3,606,500 3,751,760
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 238,335 118,100 120,240   6,450,410 3,161,110 3,289,295
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 19,095 9,295 9,800   524,270 257,535 266,735
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 8,570 4,330 4,235   312,140 152,355 159,785
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 325 180 140   23,080 11,665 11,415
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 190 85 110   48,360 23,840 24,525
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 256,715 127,075 129,640   7,059,875 3,454,425 3,605,450
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 174,550 87,015 87,535   4,368,530 2,138,945 2,229,585
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 55,875 27,070 28,805   1,452,230 707,125 745,105
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 24,110 11,885 12,225   969,300 472,940 496,360
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 1,325 695 630   73,555 36,785 36,770
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 860 410 450   196,260 98,630 97,630
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 269,220 133,400 135,815   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Aboriginal identity population 50 7,485 3,765 3,720   108,425 53,525 54,905
Non-Aboriginal identity population 261,725 129,635 132,090   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 226,210 111,520 114,690   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,210 27,600 30,610   1,547,875 750,215 797,660
High school certificate or equivalent 52 46,470 20,750 25,720   1,377,585 625,295 752,290
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,220 31,085 20,135   945,965 571,855 374,115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 37,210 17,075 20,135   992,365 437,890 554,475
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 9,390 3,755 5,640   301,140 123,700 177,440
University certificate, diploma or degree 23,705 11,255 12,450   1,019,550 498,880 520,680
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 35,260 18,295 16,970   944,770 480,525 464,245
No certificate, diploma or degree 12,480 7,060 5,420   347,860 193,810 154,050
High school certificate or equivalent 55 9,700 4,770 4,925   271,780 137,325 134,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 4,845 3,040 1,800   84,495 51,075 33,415
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 6,300 2,775 3,520   168,685 71,235 97,455
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 500 225 270   19,290 7,825 11,465
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,440 410 1,025   52,660 19,255 33,400
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 29,770 15,185 14,580   955,545 475,005 480,540
No certificate, diploma or degree 3,580 2,165 1,415   113,280 67,330 45,945
High school certificate or equivalent 58 3,955 2,050 1,900   151,140 81,910 69,225
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,400 5,600 3,805   179,115 104,245 74,865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 6,720 3,065 3,650   205,210 93,560 111,645
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 930 385 550   44,125 18,715 25,410
University certificate, diploma or degree 5,180 1,920 3,260   262,685 109,235 153,445
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 122,580 61,285 61,295   3,283,280 1,618,280 1,665,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 22,850 10,875 11,975   611,840 305,290 306,550
High school certificate or equivalent 61 24,875 10,920 13,950   743,790 329,075 414,720
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 32,630 19,410 13,220   586,215 349,950 236,265
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 21,210 9,860 11,350   537,325 239,090 298,235
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 6,115 2,530 3,590   186,105 77,785 108,325
University certificate, diploma or degree 14,890 7,680 7,210   617,990 317,085 300,905
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 226,210 111,520 114,690   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 104,685 48,350 56,335   2,925,465 1,375,505 1,549,950
Education 11,695 3,090 8,610   253,465 60,615 192,850
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,570 1,020 1,545   135,195 61,265 73,930
Humanities 5,175 2,195 2,985   195,940 78,420 117,520
Social and behavioural sciences and law 6,545 1,550 4,995   296,070 104,205 191,865
Business, management and public administration 26,040 7,255 18,775   744,150 266,295 477,860
Physical and life sciences and technologies 2,625 1,540 1,075   111,905 61,635 50,265
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,955 1,820 1,135   142,565 94,065 48,500
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 33,910 32,260 1,645   721,800 669,985 51,815
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,610 4,430 1,175   73,760 52,590 21,170
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 13,890 2,765 11,125   364,510 76,110 288,405
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,455 5,190 5,265   218,580 106,760 111,820
Other 64 60 40 20   1,080 375 700
Table: Location of study
Location of study Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 226,210 111,520 114,690   6,184,490 3,007,825 3,176,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 104,680 48,350 56,335   2,925,465 1,375,505 1,549,950
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 121,530 63,175 58,360   3,259,025 1,632,320 1,626,705
Inside Canada 120,615 62,595 58,020   2,976,490 1,480,120 1,496,370
Outside Canada 915 580 335   282,540 152,195 130,340
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 226,210 111,520 114,695   6,184,490 3,007,825 3,176,660
In the labour force 67 134,565 74,710 59,850   4,015,200 2,124,040 1,891,160
Employed 68 121,340 66,540 54,800   3,735,505 1,967,185 1,768,320
Unemployed 69 13,220 8,175 5,050   279,695 156,855 122,840
Not in the labour force 70 91,650 36,810 54,840   2,169,290 883,785 1,285,500
Participation rate 71 59.5 67.0 52.2   64.9 70.6 59.5
Employment rate 72 53.6 59.7 47.8   60.4 65.4 55.7
Unemployment rate 73 9.8 10.9 8.4   7.0 7.4 6.5
Table: Occupation
Occupation Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 131,145 73,070 58,070   3,929,675 2,080,280 1,849,400
A Management occupations 75 9,085 5,785 3,300   353,065 229,145 123,915
B Business, finance and administration occupations 18,690 4,760 13,930   715,465 211,345 504,125
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 7,200 5,905 1,295   255,930 198,940 56,990
D Health occupations 8,530 1,725 6,805   236,205 49,660 186,550
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 11,820 3,460 8,360   357,915 109,150 248,770
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,070 870 1,200   126,355 57,915 68,440
G Sales and service occupations 35,140 14,575 20,565   940,290 424,805 515,485
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 25,205 24,175 1,030   581,045 540,255 40,795
I Occupations unique to primary industry 5,175 4,485 690   101,365 81,280 20,090
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 8,225 7,325 900   262,030 177,795 84,240
Table: Industry
Industry Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 131,145 73,070 58,070   3,929,675 2,080,280 1,849,395
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 9,180 7,670 1,510   145,985 108,940 37,045
Construction 7,805 7,085 720   205,665 182,110 23,550
Manufacturing 19,255 16,460 2,795   573,550 404,135 169,410
Wholesale trade 3,995 2,965 1,025   173,190 115,020 58,175
Retail trade 17,840 7,675 10,165   472,030 218,795 253,240
Finance and real estate 4,500 1,610 2,890   211,230 85,495 125,730
Health care and social services 16,590 3,320 13,270   441,705 90,755 350,950
Educational services 9,860 3,590 6,270   270,895 91,725 179,170
Business services 15,370 10,625 4,740   673,565 419,925 253,640
Other services 26,755 12,070 14,685   761,855 363,375 398,475
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 206,485 98,905 107,585   5,643,450 2,673,875 2,969,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 203,595 96,875 106,720   5,559,160 2,617,675 2,941,480
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 88,615 39,730 48,885   2,333,500 1,040,080 1,293,415
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 47,305 19,450 27,855   1,151,790 474,105 677,685
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 143,800 79,715 64,085   4,266,965 2,241,370 2,025,590
English 1,240 670 570   531,935 285,910 246,030
French 141,345 78,240 63,100   3,498,285 1,830,000 1,668,285
Non-official language 85 30 55   32,725 16,555 16,170
English and French 1,045 730 315   185,660 99,010 86,650
English and non-official language 0 0 0   4,935 2,715 2,220
French and non-official language 80 35 45   4,555 2,290 2,265
English, French and non-official language 0 10 10   8,860 4,885 3,980
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 121,340 66,540 54,800   3,735,505 1,967,185 1,768,320
Worked at home 6,080 2,785 3,295   249,750 127,835 121,910
Worked outside Canada 105 75 30   11,500 8,270 3,230
No fixed workplace address 9,515 7,335 2,175   300,445 230,700 69,745
Worked at usual place 105,640 56,335 49,305   3,173,810 1,600,380 1,573,430
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 81,525 41,680 39,850   1,717,370 820,230 897,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 15,145 8,465 6,675   469,675 237,180 232,495
Worked in a different census division (county) 8,815 6,070 2,745   920,255 508,140 412,115
Worked in a different province 155 120 30   66,510 34,830 31,680
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 115,155 63,670 51,480   3,474,255 1,831,075 1,643,175
Car, truck, van, as driver 96,930 54,740 42,190   2,525,440 1,417,850 1,107,595
Car, truck, van, as passenger 6,370 3,305 3,070   192,310 74,565 117,750
Public transit 1,875 720 1,155   445,250 183,780 261,475
Walked or bicycled 8,730 4,150 4,580   278,975 136,360 142,610
All other modes 1,245 755 490   32,275 18,525 13,750
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 269,215 133,400 135,815   7,435,900 3,645,980 3,789,925
Total visible minority population 85 1,975 835 1,140   654,355 320,875 333,475
Chinese 515 175 345   79,825 36,385 43,440
South Asian 86 85 30 50   72,850 37,910 34,935
Black 410 215 195   188,070 89,385 98,685
Filipino 65 35 30   24,200 9,170 15,030
Latin American 360 115 250   89,510 44,000 45,510
Southeast Asian 87 195 85 105   50,460 24,595 25,865
Arab 270 135 135   109,020 59,410 49,605
West Asian 88 0 0 0   16,120 8,645 7,470
Korean 30 10 20   5,310 2,540 2,770
Japanese 10 10 0   3,535 1,355 2,180
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 10 0   4,155 1,920 2,235
Multiple visible minority 90 10 10 0   11,310 5,565 5,745
Not a visible minority 91 267,240 132,565 134,675   6,781,550 3,325,100 3,456,450
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 146,045 81,845 64,200   4,225,875 2,221,995 2,003,885
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 23,027 30,811 16,122   25,464 30,197 20,925
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 66,235 40,455 25,780   2,136,705 1,210,545 926,160
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,049 45,932 30,120   37,722 42,021 32,849
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 212,180 106,650 105,530   5,876,975 2,884,710 2,992,265
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,522 31,677 16,028   24,430 30,074 19,828
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,029 27,751 15,788   22,471 26,302 18,951
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.3 75.0 61.9   73.2 76.7 68.1
Government transfers - As a % of total income 17.1 12.3 25.6   13.9 9.9 19.7
Other money - As a % of total income 12.6 12.7 12.5   12.9 13.4 12.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 265,420 131,760 133,665   7,349,680 3,604,885 3,744,790
% in low income before tax - All persons 12.6 10.5 14.6   17.2 15.6 18.7
% in low income after tax - All persons 8.4 7.5 9.3   12.5 11.7 13.3
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 10.8 11.0 10.7   17.6 17.5 17.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 7.3 7.5 7.1   12.5 12.4 12.6

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Région du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec (Code2402) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed June 1, 2024).

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