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Okanagan-Similkameen H Image: Data quality note(s)
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 2,208   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 1,969   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 12.1   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 1,902   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,019   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 0.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 4,815.07   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,210 1,155 1,055   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 50 20 25   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 75 35 45   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 125 55 65   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 110 55 60   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 75 45 30   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 45 25 20   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 65 35 30   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 100 50 55   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 145 75 70   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 190 90 100   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 250 130 120   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 255 135 120   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 240 130 110   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 195 125 70   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 125 75 50   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 80 45 35   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 40 25 15   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 20 5 15   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 52.4 53.7 51.0   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 88.9 90.0 87.2   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 1,960 1,045 920   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 1,740 925 810   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 225 120 110   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 1,960 1,040 920   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 435 255 180   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 1,120 555 555   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 75 50 25   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 205 130 70   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 130 45 85   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 1,010   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 92.6   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.0   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 1.0   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 7.4   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 915   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 100   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 595   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 415   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.9   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.8   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 1.0   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 323,374   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 705   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 550   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 115   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 35   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 25   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 10   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.6   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.6   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.8   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 1.9   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.0   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 0.0   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 59,041   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 60,369   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 64,213   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 23,764   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 19,152   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 48,854   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 51,899   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 54,741   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 23,764   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 18,640   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 1,015   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 205   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 460   486,040
One-person households 295   460,580
Other household types 28 55   264,105
Average household size 2.1   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 49,967   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 82,814   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 52,559   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 33,044   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 40,350   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 41,933   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 71,218   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 44,734   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 29,585   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,022   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 440   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 451   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 2,205 1,150 1,050   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 1,955 1,040 920   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 65 30 35   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 10 0 10   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 175 85 95   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 2,205 1,150 1,055   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 2,090 1,105 985   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 0 0 0   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 105 50 55   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 10 0 15   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 2,205 1,155 1,055   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 2,175 1,135 1,035   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 0 0 0   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 30 15 15   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 0 0 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 0 0 0   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 2,205 1,150 1,050   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 1,935 1,025 910   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 245 120 130   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 230 110 115   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 15 0 0   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 0 0 0   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 20 10 10   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 2,205 1,155 1,050   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 2,130 1,115 1,015   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 335 155 180   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 1,790 955 835   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 75 40 35   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 1,935 1,025 905   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 260 130 135   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 385 195 190   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 1,285 705 585   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 2,200 1,155 1,050   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,765 945 820   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 185 105 80   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 235 95 140   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 15 0 10   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 2,175 1,145 1,025   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,415 725 690   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 225 120 105   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 470 255 210   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 35 20 15   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 25 25 10   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 2,205 1,155 1,055   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 75 15 60   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,130 1,135 990   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 1,935 1,025 910   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 565 345 220   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 560 200 355   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 425 310 120   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 230 70 160   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 15 10   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 125 85 40   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 135 80 55   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 35 15   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 70 30 40   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 10 10 0   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 10 0   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 95 45 55   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 10   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 10 0 10   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 10   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 35 10 25   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 1,260 635 625   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 300 175 130   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 385 135 250   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 310 230 80   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 160 45 115   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 10   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 85 45 35   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 1,935 1,025 905   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,125 545 580   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 40 25 20   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 30 10 25   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 40 20 20   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 120 10 115   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 0   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15 10 0   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 315 310 10   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 55 35 20   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 80 15 60   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 105 50 55   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 1,935 1,030 905   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,125 545 580   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 805 480 325   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 710 415 290   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 100 65 35   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 1,935 1,030 905   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 1,170 630 540   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 1,075 560 520   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 95 65 20   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 765 400 365   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 60.5 61.2 59.7   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 55.6 54.4 57.5   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 8.1 10.3 3.7   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 1,160 625 540   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 140 95 50   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 120 0 115   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 25 20 10   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 35 0 30   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 45 25 15   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 10   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 285 60 225   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 300 275 25   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 140 100 40   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 55 25 30   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 1,160 620 540   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 225 155 70   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 130 100 30   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 120 80 40   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 20 15 0   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 130 45 85   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 25 0 25   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 45 0 35   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 75 40 30   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 205 100 100   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 190 75 110   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 1,760 890 870   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 1,740 885 850   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 530 265 265   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 275 120 155   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 1,335 735 600   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 1,335 730 600   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 0 0 0   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 0 0 0   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 0 0 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 0 0 0   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 1,075 560 520   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 190 95 90   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 190 155 35   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 700 300 395   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 85 30 55   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 460 190 275   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 140 80 60   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 10 0 10   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
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 83 890 460 425   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 735 390 345   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 90 35 55   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 10 10 0   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 35 15 20   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 20 10 10   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 2,205 1,150 1,055   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 25 15 10   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 0 0 0   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 15 0 10   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 0 0 0   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 0 0 0   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 0 0 0   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 10 0 0   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 0 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 0 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 0 0 0   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 0 10 0   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 2,175 1,135 1,040   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 1,360 750 610   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 23,958 27,997 19,260   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 675 420 255   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 32,819 44,074 27,029   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Okanagan-Similkameen H, Regional district electoral area   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 1,880 1,015 870   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,906 28,934 18,320   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,092 26,133 17,296   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 66.9 68.5 64.3   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.7 13.8 19.5   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 17.4 17.9 16.4   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 2,170 1,140 1,035   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 14.7 14.5 15.0   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 10.6 11.4 9.7   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 14.9 9.7 16.7   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 6.0 9.7 0.0   14.9 14.8 14.9

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How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Okanagan-Similkameen H, British Columbia (Code5907055) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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