Survey on population

[mickey]

I just wanted an idea of the ethnic diversity of Nanaimo.

Would anyone have an idea of the percentages of different ethnic groups or know where I can find out more info?

Thanks

[Morgan]

I am not sure, perhaps there may be some demographics at http://www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca/ they do have the questions forum at http://www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca/cityha..._collection=79 perhaps they might be able to tell you

[Jen]

This might help!!
Apr 30 2005

Population (2001 census): 51,197
Share of province: 1.3%
Land area: 1,299 km2
Top three industries:
Retail trade 3,200 13%
Health care 2,555 11%
Food/accommodation
2,315 10%
Population 15+ 41,945
Legally married 44%
Single 32%
Divorced 12%
Widowed 7%
Males 49%
Females 51%
Private dwellings 22,140
Average persons per dwelling
2.3
Single family 62%
Multi-family 1%
Non-family 37%
Aboriginal identity 3,205
Visible minority 6% 2,960
Immigrants 14% 7,165
United Kingdom 2,430
United States 790
Germany 560
India 460
Viet Nam 430
Netherlands 260
Born in B.C. 66%
English mother tongue 89%
English only 98%
In labour force 24,925
Participation 60.8% Unemployed 3,535
Average total income $19,436
B.C. average $23,154
Males 15+ $28,976
Females 15+ $17,546
Average family income $49,996
B.C. average $64,821


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[riverrat]

English mother tongue 89%
English only 98%

Anyone else think this makes no sense? What am I missing?
Great post, Jen!

[Jen]

But does anything really make any sense? lol

[Phil]

Population 15+ 41,945

Aboriginal identity 3,205
Visible minority 6% 2,960
Immigrants 14% 7,165

This part seems to answer question somewhat.

[Jen]

This really is not that hard to understand. 89% percent of us were born speaking english (mother tongue) and 98% of Nanaimo's population speaks only english. This just means that they do not use their mother tongue, instead they speak english.

[riverrat]

yeah, yeah

[Mr. Flibble]

I am not a number, I am a FREE MAN!

[riverrat]

Sit DOWN, number 14!