Surrey, BC Demographics
What is the population of Surrey, BC?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 568,320 | |
| Male Population | 282,350 | 49.7% |
| Female Population | 285,970 | 50.3% |
| Average Age | 39.5 |
Male Population 49.7%
Female Population 50.3%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 94,060 | 16.6% |
| 15 to 24 | 80,260 | 14.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 82,135 | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 80,390 | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 74,700 | 13.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 69,590 | 12.2% |
| Over 65 | 87,180 | 15.3% |
Under 14 16.6%
15 to 24 14.1%
25 to 34 14.4%
35 to 44 14.2%
45 to 54 13.1%
55 to 64 12.2%
Over 65 15.3%
There are 568,320 residents in Surrey, BC, with an average age of 39.5. Males make up 49.7% of the population, while females account for 50.3%. Locals under 14 years old represent the largest age group in Surrey, BC (94,060 individuals), followed by those aged over 65 (87,180 people).
What is the marital status of Surrey, BC residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 254,030 | 53.6% |
| Common Law | 23,350 | 4.9% |
| Single | 140,585 | 29.6% |
| Separated | 10,630 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 22,985 | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 22,685 | 4.8% |
Married 53.6%
Common Law 4.9%
Single 29.6%
Separated 2.2%
Divorced 4.8%
Widowed 4.8%
A total of 140,585 people in Surrey, BC have never been married (which represents 29.6% of the population). Wedded people in Surrey, BC (254,030 locals) account for 53.6% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 4.9% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 23,350 people).
What are the employment statistics in Surrey, BC?
| Unemployment rate | 9 | 37.0% |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 2,415 | 0.8% |
| Business, finance and administration | 49,520 | 16.5% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 18,990 | 6.3% |
| Health | 22,495 | 7.5% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 28,120 | 9.4% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 7,385 | 2.5% |
| Sales and service | 82,830 | 27.5% |
| Trades and transport | 68,505 | 22.8% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 5,105 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 15,365 | 5.1% |
Management 0.8%
Business, finance and administration 16.5%
Natural and applied sciences 6.3%
Health 7.5%
Education, law, community and government services 9.4%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.5%
Sales and service 27.5%
Trades and transport 22.8%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.7%
Manufacturing and utilities 5.1%
Surrey, BC has an unemployment rate of 8.6%. Regarding the most common jobs in Surrey, BC, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (82,830 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (68,505 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (49,520 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Surrey, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 521,015 | 92.3% |
| French | 3,185 | 0.6% |
| English and French | 2,705 | 0.5% |
| Neither English nor French | 37,335 | 6.6% |
The majority of Surrey, BC residents (that’s 92.3%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Surrey, BC?
| Median household income | $98,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $87,000 |
The median household income in Surrey, BC is $98,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $87,000 per year.
How many households are there in Surrey, BC?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 185,675 | |
| Owned households | 129,100 | 69.5% |
| Rented households | 56,575 | 30.5% |
Owned households 69.5%
Rented households 30.5%
Household size
| Average household size | 3.0 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 36,850 | 19.8% |
| 2 person | 50,710 | 27.3% |
| 3 person | 31,895 | 17.2% |
| 4 person | 33,690 | 18.1% |
| 5 person | 32,530 | 17.5% |
1 person 19.8%
2 person 27.3%
3 person 17.2%
4 person 18.1%
5 person 17.5%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 29,870 | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 | 36,535 | 19.7% |
| 45 to 54 | 39,345 | 21.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 37,245 | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 42,675 | 23.0% |
Under 34 16.1%
35 to 44 19.7%
45 to 54 21.2%
55 to 64 20.1%
Over 65 23%
There is a total of 185,675 households in Surrey, BC, 69.5% of which are owner-occupied and 30.5% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Surrey, BC is 3.0 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (50,710 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (36,850 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Surrey, BC, at 23%.
What are the housing characteristics of Surrey, BC?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 2,065 | 1.1% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 5,925 | 3.2% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 8,185 | 4.4% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 20,305 | 10.9% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 32,090 | 17.3% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 36,430 | 19.6% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 40,750 | 22.0% |
| After 2011 | 39,920 | 21.5% |
Before 1945 1.1%
Between 1946 and 1960 3.2%
Between 1961 and 1970 4.4%
Between 1971 and 1980 10.9%
Between 1981 and 1990 17.3%
Between 1991 and 2000 19.6%
Between 2001 and 2010 22%
After 2011 21.5%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 1,515 | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 23,605 | 12.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 47,855 | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48,825 | 26.3% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 63,875 | 34.4% |
No bedrooms 0.8%
1 bedroom 12.7%
2 bedrooms 25.8%
3 bedrooms 26.3%
4 or more bedrooms 34.4%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 60,895 | 32.8% |
| Apartments | 8,835 | 4.8% |
| Attached homes | 114,890 | 61.9% |
| Movable homes | 1,055 | 0.6% |
Single-detached homes 32.8%
Apartments 4.8%
Attached homes 61.9%
Movable homes 0.6%
| Median home value | $1,000,000 | |
| Average home value | $1,102,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 147,360 | 79.4% |
| Major repairs | 7,045 | 3.8% |
| Minor repairs | 31,265 | 16.8% |
Regular maintenance 79.4%
Major repairs 3.8%
Minor repairs 16.8%
Single-detached houses account for 32.8% of the residential buildings in Surrey, BC. Apartments make up 4.8% of the Surrey, BC housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $1,000,000 and the average figure sits at $1,102,000. Of all the properties in Surrey, BC, 4 or more bedrooms units include 63,875 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 48,825 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built between 2000 and 2010 and after 2011 hold the highest counts, at 40,750 and 39,920, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (79.4%) and minor repairs (16.8%).
What is the education level in Surrey, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 77,370 | 16.5% |
| High school diploma | 148,395 | 31.7% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 26,895 | 5.7% |
| College diploma | 70,100 | 15.0% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 21,615 | 4.6% |
| University degree | 124,235 | 26.5% |
No diploma 16.5%
High school diploma 31.7%
Apprenticeship diploma 5.7%
College diploma 15%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 4.6%
University degree 26.5%
Approximately 31.7% of the population in Surrey, BC has a high school diploma (that’s 148,395 residents). Surrey, BC locals holding a college diploma (70,100 people) account for 15% of the resident pool. Additionally, 26.5% of them hold a university degree (124,235 people).
What is the average commute time in Surrey, BC?
| Average commute time | 30min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 191,725 | 82.2% |
| By public transit | 30,485 | 13.1% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 6,865 | 2.9% |
| By other methods | 4,180 | 1.8% |
By car, truck or van 82.2%
By public transit 13.1%
By bicycle/by walking 2.9%
By other methods 1.8%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 82,955 | 46.6% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 94,625 | 53.2% |
| Commute to a different province | 465 | 0.3% |
Commute within the same municipality 46.6%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 53.2%
Commute to a different province 0.3%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 41,315 | 17.7% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 76,465 | 32.8% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 65,210 | 28.0% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 24,875 | 10.7% |
| More than 60 minutes | 25,400 | 10.9% |
Less than 15 minutes 17.7%
15 to 29 minutes 32.8%
30 to 44 minutes 28%
45 to 59 minutes 10.7%
More than 60 minutes 10.9%
Most employed people in Surrey, BC (76,465 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 30 to 44 min (65,210 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Surrey, BC is 30 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Surrey, 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.