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

Definitions and notes Sherbrooke Trois-Rivières Montréal Ottawa-Gatineau Oshawa
  number
Total population 150,385 134,645 3,380,645 1,050,755 293,550
Total visible minority population 3,835 1,240 458,330 148,680 20,690
Black 1,040 515 139,305 38,185 7,180
South Asian 225 50 57,935 22,275 4,630
Chinese 245 90 52,110 28,810 2,355
Korean 50 0 3,760 1,590 610
Japanese 50 15 2,295 1,575 465
Southeast Asian 315 235 39,570 9,535 560
Filipino 90 10 17,890 5,205 905
Arab/West Asian 695 130 79,410 28,285 985
Latin American 1,050 175 53,155 7,660 965
Visible minority, not included elsewhere 45 10 6,785 2,735 1,355
Multiple visible minority 30 10 6,115 2,825 680
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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