Demographics in Sooke, BC
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Sooke?
topPopulation by gender
% of Total | ||
Total population 2021 | 15,085 | |
Male population | 7,400 | 49.1% |
Female population | 7,685 | 50.9% |
Average age | 43.3 |
Male population 49.1%
Female population 50.9%
Population by age group
% of Total | ||
Under 14 | 2,405 | 15.9% |
15 to 24 | 1,350 | 9.0% |
25 to 34 | 1,615 | 10.7% |
35 to 44 | 2,185 | 14.5% |
45 to 54 | 2,075 | 13.8% |
55 to 64 | 2,400 | 15.9% |
Over 65 | 3,055 | 20.2% |
Under 14 15.9%
15 to 24 9.0%
25 to 34 10.7%
35 to 44 14.5%
45 to 54 13.8%
55 to 64 15.9%
Over 65 20.2%
There are 15,085 residents in Sooke, with an average age of 43.3. Males make up 49.1% of the population, while females account for 50.9%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Sooke (3,055 individuals), followed by those aged under 14 (2,405 people).
What is the marital status of Sooke residents?
top% of Total | ||
Married | 6,145 | 48.5% |
Common law | 1,805 | 14.2% |
Single | 2,795 | 22.0% |
Separated | 360 | 2.8% |
Divorced | 985 | 7.8% |
Widowed | 590 | 4.6% |
Married 48.5%
Common law 14.2%
Single 22.0%
Separated 2.8%
Divorced 7.8%
Widowed 4.6%
A total of 2,795 people in Sooke have never been married (which represents 22% of the population). Wedded people in Sooke (6,145 locals) account for 48.5% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 14.2% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 1,805 people).
What are the employment statistics in Sooke?
topUnemployment rate | 6.7% |
% of Total | ||
Management | 85 | 1.1% |
Business, finance and administration | 1,120 | 14.6% |
Natural and applied sciences | 515 | 6.7% |
Health | 525 | 6.9% |
Education, law, community and government services | 1,110 | 14.5% |
Art, culture, recreation and sport | 240 | 3.1% |
Sales and service | 1,910 | 25.0% |
Trades and transport | 1,800 | 23.5% |
Natural resources and agriculture | 185 | 2.4% |
Manufacturing and utilities | 165 | 2.2% |
Management 1.1%
Business, finance and administration 14.6%
Natural and applied sciences 6.7%
Health 6.9%
Education, law, community and government services 14.5%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 3.1%
Sales and service 25.0%
Trades and transport 23.5%
Natural resources and agriculture 2.4%
Manufacturing and utilities 2.2%
Sooke has an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Regarding the most common jobs in Sooke, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (1,910 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (1,800 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (1,120 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Sooke?
top% of Total | ||
English | 14,695 | 98.0% |
French | 280 | 1.9% |
English and French | 20 | 0.1% |
Neither English nor French | 5 | 0.0% |
The majority of Sooke residents (that’s 98%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Sooke?
topMedian household income | $90,000 | |
Median after-tax household income | $79,500 |
The median household income in Sooke is $90,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $79,500 per year.
How many households are there in Sooke?
topHomeownership
% of Total | ||
Total households | 6,130 | |
Owned households | 4,925 | 80.3% |
Rented households | 1,205 | 19.7% |
Owned households 80.3%
Rented households 19.7%
Household size
Average household size | 2.4 |
% of Total | ||
1 person | 1,495 | 24.4% |
2 person | 2,400 | 39.2% |
3 person | 960 | 15.7% |
4 person | 810 | 13.2% |
5 person | 460 | 7.5% |
1 person 24.4%
2 person 39.2%
3 person 15.7%
4 person 13.2%
5 person 7.5%
Households by age of primary maintainer
% of Total | ||
Under 34 | 655 | 10.7% |
35 to 44 | 1,105 | 18.0% |
45 to 54 | 1,120 | 18.3% |
55 to 64 | 1,430 | 23.4% |
Over 65 | 1,815 | 29.6% |
Under 34 10.7%
35 to 44 18.0%
45 to 54 18.3%
55 to 64 23.4%
Over 65 29.6%
There is a total of 6,130 households in Sooke, 80.3% of which are owner-occupied and 19.7% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Sooke is 2.4 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (2,400 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (1,495 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Sooke, at 29.6%.
What are the housing characteristics in Sooke?
topYear built
% of Total | ||
Before 1945 | 220 | 3.6% |
Between 1946 and 1960 | 220 | 3.6% |
Between 1961 and 1970 | 380 | 6.2% |
Between 1971 and 1980 | 1,105 | 18.1% |
Between 1981 and 1990 | 740 | 12.1% |
Between 1991 and 2000 | 740 | 12.1% |
Between 2001 and 2010 | 1,170 | 19.1% |
After 2011 | 1,545 | 25.2% |
Before 1945 3.6%
Between 1946 and 1960 3.6%
Between 1961 and 1970 6.2%
Between 1971 and 1980 18.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 12.1%
Between 1991 and 2000 12.1%
Between 2001 and 2010 19.1%
After 2011 25.2%
No. of bedrooms
% of Total | ||
No bedrooms | 15 | 0.2% |
1 bedroom | 510 | 8.3% |
2 bedrooms | 1,430 | 23.3% |
3 bedrooms | 2,530 | 41.2% |
4 or more bedroom | 1,650 | 26.9% |
No bedrooms 0.2%
1 bedroom 8.3%
2 bedrooms 23.3%
2 bedrooms 41.2%
4 or more bedroom 26.9%
Property type
% of Total | ||
Single-detached homes | 3,820 | 62.3% |
Apartments | 20 | 0.3% |
Attached homes | 1,940 | 31.6% |
Movable homes | 355 | 5.8% |
Single-detached homes 62.3%
Apartments 0.3%
Attached homes 31.6%
Movable homes 5.8%
Median home value | $650,000 | |
Average home value | $673,000 |
Home improvement needed
% of Total | ||
Regular maintenance | 4,445 | 72.5% |
Major repairs | 280 | 4.6% |
Minor repairs | 1,405 | 22.9% |
Regular maintenance 72.5%
Minor repairs 22.9%
Major repairs 4.6%
Single-detached houses account for 62.3% of the residential buildings in Sooke. Apartments make up 0.3% of the Sooke housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $650,000 and the average figure sits at $673,000. Of all the properties in Sooke, 3 bedrooms units include 2,530 (the highest share) and 4 or more bedrooms units have 1,650 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (72.5%) and minor repairs (22.9%).
What is the education level in Sooke?
top% of Total | ||
No diploma | 1,845 | 14.7% |
High school diploma | 3,925 | 31.2% |
Apprenticeship diploma | 1,365 | 10.8% |
College diploma | 2,845 | 22.6% |
University diploma (below bachelor level) | 375 | 3.0% |
University degree | 2,220 | 17.6% |
No diploma 14.7%
High school diploma 31.2%
Apprenticeship diploma 10.8%
College diploma 22.6%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 3.0%
University degree 17.6%
Approximately 31.2% of the population in Sooke has a high school diploma (that’s 3,925 residents). Sooke locals holding a college diploma (2,845 people) account for 22.6% of the resident pool. Additionally, 17.6% of them hold a university degree (2,220 people).
What is the average commute time in Sooke?
topAverage commute time | 32 min |
Commuting mode
% of Total | ||
By car, truck or van | 5,040 | 88.4% |
By public transit | 210 | 3.7% |
By bicycle/by walking | 305 | 5.4% |
By other methods | 145 | 2.5% |
By car, truck or van 88.4%
By public transit 3.7%
By bicycle/by walking 5.4%
By other methods 2.5%
Commuting destinations
% of Total | ||
Commute within the same municipality | 1,415 | 33.2% |
Commute to another municipality within the same province | 2,825 | 66.4% |
Commute to a different province | 15 | 0.4% |
Commute within the same municipality 33.2%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 66.4%
Commute to a different province 0.4%
Commuting duration
% of Total | ||
Less than 15 minutes | 1,495 | 26.2% |
15 to 29 minutes | 860 | 15.1% |
30 to 44 minutes | 1,480 | 25.9% |
45 to 59 minutes | 1,085 | 19.0% |
More than 60 minutes | 785 | 13.8% |
Less than 15 minutes 26.2%
15 to 29 minutes 15.1%
30 to 44 minutes 25.9%
45 to 59 minutes 19.0%
More than 60 minutes 13.8%
Most employed people in Sooke (1,495 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 30 to 44 min (1,480 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Sooke is 32 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Sooke 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 census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at 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.