Langford, BC demographics:
population, income, and more
Langford population
How many people live in Langford
Langford is home to 46,584 residents, based on Statistics Canada's 2024 population estimate. Of these, 48.7% identify as male and 51.3% as female.
Age demographics
The average age in Langford is 39.1. Children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, while youth and young adults account for 10.7%. Those in their working years are spread across the following age groups: 16.2% are 25 to 34, 16.6% are 35 to 44, and 13.2% are 45 to 54. Adults nearing retirement—aged 55 to 64—represent 12.2% of the population, while seniors 65 and over make up 13.8%.
Residence status
In Langford, 82.3% of residents were born in Canada, while 15.8% have settled here from abroad. Another 1.9% are non-permanent residents, such as temporary workers or international students.
Primary languages spoken
According to the latest Census data, 97.5% of people in Langford speak English as their primary language, 1.6% communicate mainly in French, 0.3% are bilingual, and 0.7% use other languages.
Households in Langford
A peek inside Langford households
Langford has 19,050 households, with an average of 2.4 people living in each. One-person households make up 26.4% of all homes, while 36.1% are shared by two people. Three-person households represent 16.6%, and homes with four or more people account for 20.8% of the total.
Households stats
Housing in Langford
The housing landscape of Langford
Langford has a total of 19,968 private dwellings. Among the occupied dwellings, 35.1% are single-detached houses, 54.2% are attached homes such as townhouses or semi-detached units, and 6.9% are apartments. When it comes to space, Langford offers a variety of home sizes: 17% of occupied homes have 1 bedroom or less, 60% have 2–3 bedrooms, and 22.2% have 4 or more bedrooms.
The age of buildings in Langford
About 1% of homes were built before 1945, followed by 2.9% between 1946 and 1960. Another 4.6% went up in the 1960s, 10.8% in the 1970s, and 6.2% during the 1980s. Between 1991 and 2000, 9.8% of homes were added, and 24.6% were developed between 2001 and 2010.
Langford occupancy rates
In Langford, there are 19,050 occupied private dwellings, of which 64.8% are owner-occupied and 35.2% are rented. Meanwhile, 918 dwellings sit vacant.
Shelter costs
In Langford, homeowners pay a median of $1,840 per month on shelter costs, while renters spend around $1,600. About 74.3% of households spend less than 30% of their income on housing, while 25.7% exceed that threshold.
Education in Langford
Langford education at a glance
In Langford, educational attainment varies across the community. About 12.2% of residents have no formal diploma, while 32.2% have completed high school and 8.4% hold an apprenticeship certificate. Meanwhile, 20.2% have graduated from college. Finally, 3.3% earned a non-bachelor university diploma, and 23.6% hold a university degree.
Income in Langford
How much people earn in Langford
In Langford, the median household income sits at $93,000, while the median after-tax household income is $82,000.
Langford income by age
Young adults in Langford between 15 and 24 have a median income of $20,600, often reflecting part-time or early career work. For those aged 25 to 34, when many are advancing in their jobs, the figure rises to $48,000, and by 35 to 44 it reaches $61,200. Among individuals 45 to 54, the median wage is $62,800, followed by $52,800 for those in their pre-retirement years. Finally, residents over 65, many of whom are already retired, typically earn $37,200.
Employment in Langford
Workforce and job sectors in Langford
In Langford, 27,645 residents are part of the labour force, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The local economy spans a wide range of sectors. Notably, sales and service, business, finance and administration, and trades and transport employ the largest shares of the working population, shaping the city's job market.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Langford
How people get around in Langford
In Langford, the average commute is 22 minutes. About 84.3% of residents get to work by car, truck, or van, while 5.1% rely on public transit and 8% walk or bike. The remaining 2.6% use other methods, such as scooters or motorcycles.
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FAQs about Langford demographics
What is the current total population in Langford?
What is the population density of Langford?
What is the gender distribution in Langford?
- 48.7% males (22,705 residents)
- 51.3% females (23,875 residents)
What is the age distribution of Langford residents?
- Under 15: 17.2% (8,005 residents)
- 15-24: 10.7% (5,000 residents)
- 25-34: 16.2% (7,560 residents)
- 35-44: 16.6% (7,755 residents)
- 45-54: 13.2% (6,165 residents)
- 55-64: 12.2% (5,705 residents)
- Over 64: 13.8% (6,405 residents)
What is the population distribution by immigration status in Langford?
- 82.3% non-immigrants (38,000 residents)
- 15.8% immigrants (7,285 residents)
- 1.9% non-permanent residents (900 residents)
What are the primary languages spoken in Langford?
- English: 97.5%
- French: 1.6%
- English and French: 0.3%
- Neither English nor French: 0.7%
What is the typical household size in Langford?
What is the median household income in Langford?
What is the educational attainment level of Langford residents?
- No diploma: 12.2% (4,660 residents)
- High school diploma: 32.2% (12,315 residents)
- Apprenticeship diploma: 8.4% (3,200 residents)
- College diploma: 20.2% (7,735 residents)
- University diploma (below bachelor): 3.3% (1,265 residents)
- University degree: 23.6% (9,015 residents)
What are the most common occupations in Langford?
- Art, culture, recreation and sport: 2.5%
- Business, finance and administration: 18.4%
- Education, law, community and government services: 13.4%
- Health: 9%
- Management: 0.9%
- Manufacturing and utilities: 1.5%
- Natural and applied sciences: 7.3%
- Natural resources and agriculture: 1.4%
- Sales and service: 27.9%
- Trades and transport: 17.7%
Data source & methodology
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021), with the total population figure reflecting the official 2024 population estimate.
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at the census subdivision area level.
Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.