Population in 2006: 159,020
Population in 2001: 147,370
2001 to 2006 population change
Total private houses: 58,099
Private houses occupied by usual residents: 55,948
Land area (km2): 625.94
Population density per square kilometreHere: | 254.1 |
Nearby towns and cities: | 938.0 |
This city population and houses statisticsOther nearby cities
- Surrey - City (pop. 468,251, 39.5 km)
- Coquitlam - City (pop. 126,456, 37.4 km)
- Chilliwack - City (pop. 77,936, 23.5 km)
- Walnut Grove (pop. 27,969, 24.3 km)
- Langley - City (pop. 25,081, 29.8 km)
- Pitt Meadows - City (pop. 17,736, 31.3 km)
Occupation and industry
Participation rateThis city: | 67.7% |
British Columbia: | 65.6% |
Employment rateHere: | 63.9% |
British Columbia: | 61.6% |
Unemployment rateHere: | 5.5% |
British Columbia: | 6.0% |
Labour force activity in Abbotsford
Mode of transportation to work
Labour, occupation and industry details for AbbotsfordEarning and income in 2005
Median earnings in 2005Here: | 24,541 CAD |
Province: | 25,722 CAD |
Median income in 2005This city: | 23,321 CAD |
British Columbia: | 24,867 CAD |
Percent of persons in low income before taxHere: | 14.0% |
British Columbia: | 17.3% |
Composition of total income in this city
Earnings and income details for Abbotsford
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Citizenship and immigration
Total visible minority populationTotal: 35,715Here: | 22.8% |
British Columbia: | 24.8% |
Male: 17,965Here: | 23.2% |
British Columbia: | 24.2% |
Female: 17,745This city: | 22.4% |
British Columbia: | 25.3% |
Aboriginal identity population
Male: 2,645This city: | 3.4% |
Province: | 4.7% |
Female: 3,155This city: | 4.0% |
Province: | 4.9% |
Abbotsford Minority Population Characteristics
Abbotsford citizenship and immigration DetailsNewspapers located in Abbotsford
- The Cascade
- Abbotsford Times
- Abbotsford News
Organizations located in this city
- Canadian Food for the Hungry
Churches located in this city
Museums located in this city
TV stations located in this city
Airlines in this city
- Island Express Air
- BCWest Air
- Airspeed Aviation
Universities located in this city
- University of the Fraser Valley
- Summit Pacific College
- Columbia Bible College
Albums recorded in Abbotsford
- All the Right Reasons
- My Darkest Days
- Dark Horse
Singles recorded in this city
Sports teams in Abbotsford
- Abbotsford Pilots (Hockey)
- Abbotsford Flyers (Hockey)
- Abbotsford RFC (Rugby)
Lakes in this city
Radio stations in this city
- CIVL-FM (101.7 MHz)
- CKQC-FM (107.1 MHz)
Notable people related to this city
Notable people born in Abbotsford:
- Kyle Cumiskey (Ice Hockey Player)
- David Van der Gulik (Ice Hockey Player)
- Brad Moran (Ice Hockey Player)
- Victoria Duffield (Musical Artist)
- Rodney Graham (Artist)
- Ryan Craig (Ice Hockey Player)
- Shiloh (Musical Artist)
- Gagan Dosanjh (Football)
- Robert Willms (Artist)
- Kelly Lochbaum (Football)
- Mauro Ranallo
- Michael Funk (Ice Hockey Player)
- Nathan Lieuwen (Ice Hockey Player)
- Adam Bysouth (Lacrosse Player)
- Derek Grant (Ice Hockey Player)
- James Lepp (Golfer)
- Riley Boychuk (Ice Hockey Player)
- Mark Isherwood (Ice Hockey Player)
- Rob Lazeo (CFL Player)
- Justin Kelly (Ice Hockey Player)
Home town of:
- Mike Card (Ice Hockey Player)
Death place of:
- Gladys Powers
- George Alexander Cruickshank (Politician)
- Russ Brayshaw (Ice Hockey Player)
Burial place of:
Airports in this city
- Abbotsford International Airport (IATA: YXX, ICAO: CYXX)
Companies located in Abbotsford
- Panago
- First American Scientific Corp
- Jackson Grills
Schools located in Abbotsford
- Margaret Stenersen StrongStart Centre (3060 Old Clayburn Rd, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Bakerview Ctr for Learning - Alt (32622 Marshall Rd, Gradespan: 9-12, Enrollment: 257)
- Mennonite Educational Institute (4081 Clearbrook Rd, Gradespan: K-12, Enrollment: 1,380)
- Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School (3174 Clearbrook Rd, Gradespan: 6-8, Enrollment: 446)
- Clearbrook StrongStart Centre (3614 Clearbrook Rd, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Aberdeen Elementary (2975 Bradner Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 179)
- Sandy Hill Elementary (3836 Old Clayburn Rd, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 513)
- Ross Elementary (2451 Ross Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 223)
- John Maclure Community School (2990 Oriole Cres, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 270)
- John Maclure StrongStart Centre (2990 Oriole Cres, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Auguston Traditional Elementary (36367 Stephen Leacock Dr, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 341)
- Abbotsford Virtual School (33952 Pine St, Gradespan: K-12, Enrollment: 1,181)
- Dr Thomas A Swift Elementary (34800 Mierau St, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 279)
- Centennial Park Elementary (2527 Gladwin Rd, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 214)
- Harry Sayers Elementary (31321 Blueridge Dr, Gradespan: K-5, Enrollment: 423)
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Stadiums located in Abbotsford
- Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre
- Rotary Stadium
- Bateman Park
Age characteristics
Median age of the populationThis city: | 36.8 |
Province: | 40.8 |
Percent of the population aged 15 and overHere: | 79.9% |
British Columbia: | 83.5% |
Age characteristics of this cityMarital Status
Not in a common-law relationship
Male: 58,230This city: | 93.5% |
British Columbia: | 91.6% |
Female: 60,690Here: | 93.7% |
British Columbia: | 92.1% |
In a common-law relationshipTotal: 8,085This city: | 6.4% |
Province: | 8.2% |
Male: 4,035Here: | 6.5% |
British Columbia: | 8.4% |
Female: 4,050This city: | 6.3% |
British Columbia: | 7.9% |
Abbotsford Martial Status
This city marital status detailsFamilies and households characteristics
Language
Knowledge of official languages in Abbotsford
Language most often used at home
Language most often used at work
Language details for this cityMobility status in 2006
Abbotsford - Place of residence in 2005
This city - Place of residence in 2001
Abbotsford mobility detailsEducation
Education attainment in this city
Education in AbbotsfordAirports inside this city
- Abbotsford International Airport (ICAO: CYXX)
- Abbotsford (Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre) (TC LID: CAB5)
Companies Located in Abbotsford
- AMB HOTEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- Consolidated Envirowaste Industries Inc.
- Diversified Investment Strategies Inc.
- First American Scientific Corp
- First Choice Products Inc.
- Nava Resources, Inc.
- Re-Con Building Products Inc.
- West Coast Forest Products Ltd.
- World Marketing Corporation
Federal Corporations inside this city
- THREE ANGELS CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS
- 7870019 Canada Incorporated
- Anglican Coalition in Canada
- Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf Federation in Canada
- Direct Lab Pacific Inc.
- GRASSROOTS ASSISTANCE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
- Kairyn's Hair & Body Gallery Incorporated
- Multi-nation Missionary Foundation
- R. KENNINGTON (TRUCKING) LTD.
- THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL LINKAGES -
Hospitals Located in Abbotsford
- Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
- Menno Hospital
Radio stations Located in this city
Sports teams Located in this city
- Abbotsford Heat (ice hockey)
TV Stations Located in Abbotsford
Universities inside this city
- University of the Fraser Valley
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Source:
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13 2007 and
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012.
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