North Vancouver, BC Demographics
What is the population of North Vancouver, BC?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 58,125 | |
| Male Population | 27,535 | 47.4% |
| Female Population | 30,590 | 52.6% |
| Average Age | 42.7 |
Male Population 47.4%
Female Population 52.6%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 7,315 | 12.6% |
| 15 to 24 | 5,535 | 9.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,595 | 16.5% |
| 35 to 44 | 9,240 | 15.9% |
| 45 to 54 | 8,200 | 14.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 8,045 | 13.8% |
| Over 65 | 10,190 | 17.5% |
Under 14 12.6%
15 to 24 9.5%
25 to 34 16.5%
35 to 44 15.9%
45 to 54 14.1%
55 to 64 13.8%
Over 65 17.5%
There are 58,125 residents in North Vancouver, BC, with an average age of 42.7. Males make up 47.4% of the population, while females account for 52.6%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in North Vancouver, BC (10,190 individuals), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (9,595 people).
What is the marital status of North Vancouver, BC residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 21,875 | 43.1% |
| Common Law | 6,215 | 12.2% |
| Single | 14,775 | 29.1% |
| Separated | 1,405 | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 4,250 | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 2,285 | 4.5% |
Married 43.1%
Common Law 12.2%
Single 29.1%
Separated 2.8%
Divorced 8.4%
Widowed 4.5%
A total of 14,775 people in North Vancouver, BC have never been married (which represents 29.1% of the population). Wedded people in North Vancouver, BC (21,875 locals) account for 43.1% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 12.2% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 6,215 people).
What are the employment statistics in North Vancouver, BC?
| Unemployment rate | 8 | 37.0% |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 615 | 1.8% |
| Business, finance and administration | 7,070 | 20.5% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 3,775 | 11.0% |
| Health | 2,570 | 7.5% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 4,420 | 12.8% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 2,445 | 7.1% |
| Sales and service | 8,455 | 24.5% |
| Trades and transport | 4,240 | 12.3% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 365 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 515 | 1.5% |
Management 1.8%
Business, finance and administration 20.5%
Natural and applied sciences 11%
Health 7.5%
Education, law, community and government services 12.8%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 7.1%
Sales and service 24.5%
Trades and transport 12.3%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.1%
Manufacturing and utilities 1.5%
North Vancouver, BC has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. Regarding the most common jobs in North Vancouver, BC, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (8,455 individuals), followed by those in Business, finance and administration (7,070 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (4,420 individuals).
What language is most spoken in North Vancouver, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 55,400 | 95.8% |
| French | 1,035 | 1.8% |
| English and French | 435 | 0.8% |
| Neither English nor French | 980 | 1.7% |
The majority of North Vancouver, BC residents (that’s 95.8%) speak English.
What is the median household income in North Vancouver, BC?
| Median household income | $86,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $75,500 |
The median household income in North Vancouver, BC is $86,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $75,500 per year.
How many households are there in North Vancouver, BC?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 27,290 | |
| Owned households | 14,535 | 53.3% |
| Rented households | 12,755 | 46.7% |
Owned households 53.3%
Rented households 46.7%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.1 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 10,235 | 37.5% |
| 2 person | 9,310 | 34.1% |
| 3 person | 3,900 | 14.3% |
| 4 person | 2,800 | 10.3% |
| 5 person | 1,050 | 3.8% |
1 person 37.5%
2 person 34.1%
3 person 14.3%
4 person 10.3%
5 person 3.8%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 5,050 | 18.5% |
| 35 to 44 | 5,145 | 18.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 4,890 | 17.9% |
| 55 to 64 | 5,210 | 19.1% |
| Over 65 | 6,995 | 25.6% |
Under 34 18.5%
35 to 44 18.8%
45 to 54 17.9%
55 to 64 19.1%
Over 65 25.6%
There is a total of 27,290 households in North Vancouver, BC, 53.3% of which are owner-occupied and 46.7% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in North Vancouver, BC is 2.1 people. Of the total households here, those with 1 person living in them account for the largest share of the market (10,235 households), followed by establishments occupied by 2 people (9,310 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in North Vancouver, BC, at 25.6%.
What are the housing characteristics of North Vancouver, BC?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 1,470 | 5.4% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 2,305 | 8.4% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 3,345 | 12.2% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 4,905 | 18.0% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 3,340 | 12.2% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 3,255 | 11.9% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 3,065 | 11.2% |
| After 2011 | 5,615 | 20.6% |
Before 1945 5.4%
Between 1946 and 1960 8.4%
Between 1961 and 1970 12.2%
Between 1971 and 1980 18%
Between 1981 and 1990 12.2%
Between 1991 and 2000 11.9%
Between 2001 and 2010 11.2%
After 2011 20.6%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 680 | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9,365 | 34.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9,410 | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 4,725 | 17.3% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 3,120 | 11.4% |
No bedrooms 2.5%
1 bedroom 34.3%
2 bedrooms 34.5%
3 bedrooms 17.3%
4 or more bedrooms 11.4%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 2,915 | 10.7% |
| Apartments | 7,785 | 28.5% |
| Attached homes | 16,590 | 60.8% |
| Movable homes | 5 | 0.0% |
Single-detached homes 10.7%
Apartments 28.5%
Attached homes 60.8%
| Median home value | $990,000 | |
| Average home value | $1,141,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 20,525 | 75.2% |
| Major repairs | 1,535 | 5.6% |
| Minor repairs | 5,235 | 19.2% |
Regular maintenance 75.2%
Major repairs 5.6%
Minor repairs 19.2%
Single-detached houses account for 10.7% of the residential buildings in North Vancouver, BC. Apartments make up 28.5% of the North Vancouver, BC housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $990,000 and the average figure sits at $1,141,000. Of all the properties in North Vancouver, BC, 2 bedrooms units include 9,410 (the highest share) and 1 bedroom units have 9,365 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built after 2011 and between 1971 and 1980 hold the highest counts, at 5,615 and 4,905, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (75.2%) and minor repairs (19.2%).
What is the education level in North Vancouver, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 3,820 | 7.6% |
| High school diploma | 11,585 | 23.1% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 2,965 | 5.9% |
| College diploma | 8,225 | 16.4% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 2,335 | 4.6% |
| University degree | 21,280 | 42.4% |
No diploma 7.6%
High school diploma 23.1%
Apprenticeship diploma 5.9%
College diploma 16.4%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 4.6%
University degree 42.4%
Approximately 23.1% of the population in North Vancouver, BC has a high school diploma (that’s 11,585 residents). North Vancouver, BC locals holding a college diploma (8,225 people) account for 16.4% of the resident pool. Additionally, 42.4% of them hold a university degree (21,280 people).
What is the average commute time in North Vancouver, BC?
| Average commute time | 22min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 15,075 | 67.1% |
| By public transit | 3,400 | 15.1% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 3,305 | 14.7% |
| By other methods | 685 | 3.0% |
By car, truck or van 67.1%
By public transit 15.1%
By bicycle/by walking 14.7%
By other methods 3%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 6,825 | 36.6% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 11,775 | 63.1% |
| Commute to a different province | 50 | 0.3% |
Commute within the same municipality 36.6%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 63.1%
Commute to a different province 0.3%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 6,990 | 31.1% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 8,150 | 36.3% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 4,575 | 20.4% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 1,630 | 7.3% |
| More than 60 minutes | 1,120 | 5.0% |
Less than 15 minutes 31.1%
15 to 29 minutes 36.3%
30 to 44 minutes 20.4%
45 to 59 minutes 7.3%
More than 60 minutes 5%
Most employed people in North Vancouver, BC (8,150 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute less than 15 min (6,990 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in North Vancouver, BC is 22 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed North Vancouver, BC locals commute to another municipality within the same province to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.