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Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes St. John's Halifax Saint John Saguenay Québec
  number
Total population 171,105 355,945 121,340 153,020 673,105
Total visible minority population 2,310 25,085 3,160 985 11,075
Black 350 13,085 1,440 325 3,640
South Asian 745 2,345 305 40 340
Chinese 520 2,440 490 290 1,275
Korean 50 475 40 25 140
Japanese 60 335 10 10 145
Southeast Asian 80 715 75 50 1,650
Filipino 115 480 125 0 60
Arab/West Asian 280 3,355 190 10 1,515
Latin American 55 410 240 220 2,005
Visible minority, not included elsewhere 35 980 155 15 210
Multiple visible minority 20 465 90 0 95
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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