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Visible minority population, by age group (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes Total 0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-74 75 and over
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Total population 29,639,030 5,737,670 3,988,205 9,047,175 7,241,135 2,106,875 1,517,975
 
Total visible minority population 3,983,845 942,195 634,685 1,351,310 794,510 171,230 89,925
Black 662,210 195,120 110,615 207,895 116,005 21,485 11,095
South Asian 917,075 228,345 139,805 310,470 182,735 39,355 16,370
Chinese 1,029,395 195,255 157,730 342,650 231,950 65,000 36,810
Korean 100,660 19,525 21,110 33,870 21,575 2,730 1,855
Japanese 73,315 12,735 10,980 23,780 15,990 5,360 4,470
Southeast Asian 198,880 50,125 32,775 74,200 32,420 6,250 3,105
Filipino 308,575 68,795 44,485 108,895 68,110 10,745 7,545
Arab/West Asian 303,965 76,580 50,840 111,055 52,780 9,055 3,650
Latin American 216,980 48,450 38,550 81,985 40,745 4,860 2,385
Visible minority, not included elsewhere 98,915 21,705 14,890 35,145 21,125 4,280 1,765
Multiple visible minority 73,875 25,570 12,895 21,355 11,070 2,105 875
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-04-25.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.



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