North Vancouver Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for North Vancouver. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:95 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

North Vancouver Population

Total Population (2021)

58,120

Total Population (2016)

52,898

Population Growth

+9.9% (+5,222)

Growth Rank

#138 of 688Same geo level

Male

47.4%27,535

Female

52.6%30,590

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.900

Average Age

42.7

Median Age

Age Rank

#320 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

2,425(4.2%)

5–9

2,345(4.0%)

10–14

2,545(4.4%)

15–19

2,575(4.4%)

20–24

2,960(5.1%)

25–29

4,380(7.5%)

30–34

5,215(9.0%)

35–39

4,950(8.5%)

40–44

4,290(7.4%)

45–49

3,940(6.8%)

50–54

4,260(7.3%)

55–59

4,095(7.0%)

60–64

3,950(6.8%)

65–69

3,210(5.5%)

70–74

2,595(4.5%)

75–79

1,830(3.1%)

80–84

1,240(2.1%)

85+

1,315(2.3%)

North Vancouver Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.1

Total Private Dwellings

29,021

Occupied Private Dwellings

27,293

Size Distribution

1 Person

10,235 (37.5%)

2 Persons

9,310 (34.1%)

3 Persons

3,900 (14.3%)

4 Persons

2,800 (10.3%)

5+ Persons

1,050 (3.8%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

5,635(20.6%)

Couples without children

6,750(24.7%)

One-parent families

2,180(8.0%)

One-person households

10,235(37.5%)

Multigenerational

420(1.5%)

Multiple-family

155(0.6%)

North Vancouver Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$90,800After tax

Median Household Income

$75,500After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$50,720After tax

Median Individual Income

$41,600After tax

Income Rank

#318 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

86.8%

Employment Income

73.0%

Government Transfers

13.2%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

4,145(8.5%)

$10k–$20k

4,505(9.2%)

$20k–$30k

6,750(13.8%)

$30k–$40k

5,675(11.6%)

$40k–$50k

4,975(10.2%)

$50k–$60k

4,520(9.3%)

$60k–$70k

3,560(7.3%)

$70k–$80k

2,875(5.9%)

$80k–$90k

2,320(4.8%)

$90k–$100k

1,875(3.8%)

$100k+

7,555(15.5%)

North Vancouver Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

64.7%

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

Total Labour Force

35,135

Employed

32,490

Unemployed

2,640

Not in Labour Force

15,075

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

11.1%

Children (0–17)

11.5%

Adults (18–64)

9.8%

Seniors (65+)

15.7%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3690 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.324

North Vancouver Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

51,455 (88.9%)

French Only

40 (0.1%)

English & French

5,350 (9.2%)

Neither

1,010 (1.7%)

Mother Tongue

English

35,520 (61.4%)

French

980 (1.7%)

Non-official languages

18,525 (32.0%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

35,520(61.4%)

Persian

5,760(10.0%)

Tagalog

1,675(2.9%)

Spanish

1,245(2.2%)

Korean

1,135(2.0%)

French

980(1.7%)

Mandarin

865(1.5%)

Cantonese

695(1.2%)

Russian

535(0.9%)

Portuguese

500(0.9%)

North Vancouver Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

2,915(10.7%)

Semi-detached

930(3.4%)

Row house

2,150(7.9%)

Duplex

3,100(11.4%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

10,395(38.1%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

7,785(28.5%)

Other attached

15(0.1%)

Movable

5(0.0%)

Community snapshot

About North Vancouver

The City of North Vancouver is a compact waterfront city on Burrard Inlet, distinct from the much larger District of North Vancouver that surrounds it. Lower Lonsdale and the former shipyards form a dense urban core facing downtown Vancouver, with SeaBus service across the harbour. Mountain parks such as Grouse and Lynn Canyon lie in the District, not in this city. About 58,000 people live in the City of North Vancouver.

Known for

Compact harbour city distinct from the District of North Vancouver
Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus to downtown Vancouver
Former Burrard Dry Dock shipyards
Lower Lonsdale restaurants and galleries
Steep streets climbing from the inlet

See & do

Lonsdale Quay Market
Public market and SeaBus terminal on the waterfront.
The Shipyards
Restored Burrard Dry Dock precinct, pier, and public square.
Polygon Gallery
Photography and media-art gallery at the foot of Lonsdale.
Waterfront Park
Harbour park with views across Burrard Inlet to downtown Vancouver.
Spirit Trail
Waterfront walking and cycling route through Lower Lonsdale.

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