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Visible minority population, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total population 29,639,035 508,075 133,385 897,570 719,710
Total visible minority population 3,983,845 3,850 1,180 34,525 9,425
Black 662,210 840 370 19,670 3,850
South Asian 917,075 1,005 115 2,890 1,415
Chinese 1,029,395 925 205 3,290 1,530
Korean 100,660 105 20 585 105
Japanese 73,315 70 80 420 130
Southeast Asian 198,880 120 45 790 305
Filipino 308,575 260 40 655 355
Arab/West Asian 303,965 350 180 4,000 770
Latin American 216,975 85 75 520 425
Visible minority, not included elsewhere 98,920 45 30 1,170 265
Multiple visible minority 73,875 45 20 535 275
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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