Identity in Cape Breton, NS · 2016 Census

How people identify themselves, the languages they speak, and where they came from. Explore the 2016 Canadian Census on an interactive map by neighbourhood.

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Language

Census year

Area

1217030Census subdivision

For example, your home town, a Census subdivision name, or a postal code

Topic

Home › Identity

How people identify themselves, the languages they speak, and where they came from.

Ethnic or cultural origin

Population by ethnic origin reported.

Language

Bilingual (English & French)

Percentage of the population with knowledge of both official languages.

Knowledge of official languages

Whether residents can conduct a conversation in English, French, both, or neither.

Mother tongue

First language learned at home in childhood and still understood.

Immigration

Immigrant population

Percentage of the population in private households who are immigrants.

Immigrant status

Whether residents are immigrants, non-immigrants, or non-permanent residents.

Age at immigration

Of immigrants in this area, the age at which they first arrived in Canada.

Generation status

Whether the person, their parents, or grandparents were born outside Canada.

Citizenship

Whether residents are Canadian citizens.

Visible minority

Visible minority population

Percentage of the population who identify as a visible minority.

Visible minority groups

Population by visible minority group, including those who are not a visible minority.

Indigenous identity

Percentage of the population in private households with Indigenous identity.

Indigenous identity (groups)

Breakdown of Indigenous identity by First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or non-Indigenous.

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Source:Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population

Boundary and Census Profile files used under the Statistics Canada Open License. Inspired by the ONS Census maps.

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