Victoria Profile

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

National Rank:66 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Victoria Population

Total Population (2021)

91,867

Total Population (2016)

85,792

Population Growth

+7.1% (+6,075)

Growth Rank

#232 of 688Same geo level

Male

47.4%43,585

Female

52.6%48,285

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.903

Average Age

45.2

Median Age

42.8

Age Rank

#477 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

2,910(3.2%)

5–9

2,835(3.1%)

10–14

2,705(2.9%)

15–19

2,710(2.9%)

20–24

6,040(6.6%)

25–29

8,765(9.5%)

30–34

9,035(9.8%)

35–39

7,455(8.1%)

40–44

5,985(6.5%)

45–49

5,205(5.7%)

50–54

5,340(5.8%)

55–59

5,560(6.1%)

60–64

5,965(6.5%)

65–69

6,020(6.6%)

70–74

5,905(6.4%)

75–79

3,705(4.0%)

80–84

2,410(2.6%)

85+

3,320(3.6%)

Victoria Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

1.8

Total Private Dwellings

53,070

Occupied Private Dwellings

49,222

Size Distribution

1 Person

24,100 (49.0%)

2 Persons

17,060 (34.7%)

3 Persons

4,295 (8.7%)

4 Persons

2,620 (5.3%)

5+ Persons

1,145 (2.3%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

5,135(10.4%)

Couples without children

12,025(24.4%)

One-parent families

2,815(5.7%)

One-person households

24,100(49.0%)

Multigenerational

365(0.7%)

Multiple-family

160(0.3%)

Victoria Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$73,300After tax

Median Household Income

$60,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$46,200After tax

Median Individual Income

$39,200After tax

Income Rank

#585 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

83.4%

Employment Income

64.2%

Government Transfers

16.5%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

4,990(6.4%)

$10k–$20k

7,390(9.5%)

$20k–$30k

12,385(15.9%)

$30k–$40k

10,875(13.9%)

$40k–$50k

9,705(12.4%)

$50k–$60k

7,930(10.2%)

$60k–$70k

6,090(7.8%)

$70k–$80k

4,760(6.1%)

$80k–$90k

3,530(4.5%)

$90k–$100k

2,690(3.4%)

$100k+

7,740(9.9%)

Victoria Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

61.7%

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

Total Labour Force

53,400

Employed

49,070

Unemployed

4,330

Not in Labour Force

26,075

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

13.1%

Children (0–17)

13.7%

Adults (18–64)

11.9%

Seniors (65+)

16.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3440 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.306

Victoria Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

76,660 (86.0%)

French Only

35 (0.0%)

English & French

11,735 (13.2%)

Neither

685 (0.8%)

Mother Tongue

English

72,220 (81.0%)

French

1,655 (1.9%)

Non-official languages

12,715 (14.3%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

72,220(81.0%)

French

1,655(1.9%)

Tagalog

1,145(1.3%)

Spanish

1,100(1.2%)

Mandarin

1,065(1.2%)

Cantonese

1,015(1.1%)

Arabic

565(0.6%)

Korean

505(0.6%)

Portuguese

430(0.5%)

Punjabi

405(0.5%)

Victoria Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

6,685(13.6%)

Semi-detached

1,150(2.3%)

Row house

2,305(4.7%)

Duplex

4,450(9.0%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

23,510(47.8%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

11,000(22.3%)

Other attached

80(0.2%)

Movable

35(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Victoria

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island at the Inner Harbour. The city proper is compact: the legislature, downtown, and older neighbourhoods sit around the harbour, while most of Greater Victoria lies in adjoining municipalities such as Saanich. Ferries, floatplanes, and a mild coastal climate underpin government, tourism, and retirement life. About 92,000 people live in the City of Victoria.

Known for

Provincial capital and the Inner Harbour legislature
Compact walkable downtown distinct from Greater Victoria
Mild coastal climate and year-round gardens
Ferry and floatplane gateway from the mainland and Washington
Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road waterfront

See & do

Inner Harbour
Causeway, Empress Hotel lawns, and the working harbour.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Legislative precinct on the harbour.
Beacon Hill Park
Large downtown park sloping to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Royal BC Museum
Provincial museum beside the legislature.
Craigdarroch Castle
Victorian mansion in the Rockland neighbourhood.

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