Population in 2011: 55,213
Population in 2006: 51,383
Population in 2001: 45,205
2006 to 2011 population changeThis city: | 7.5% |
Province: | 7.0% |
2001 to 2006 population changeThis city: | 13.7% |
British Columbia: | 5.3% |
Total private houses: 26,302
Private houses occupied by usual residents: 24,512
Land area (km2): 625.13
Population density per square kilometreHere: | 88.3 |
Nearby towns and cities: | 32.0 |
This city population and houses statisticsOther nearby cities
Occupation and industry
Participation rateThis city: | 58.8% |
Province: | 65.6% |
Labour force activity in this city
Mode of transportation to work
Labour, occupation and industry details for CourtenayEarning and income in 2005
Median earnings in 2005Here: | 21,374 CAD |
British Columbia: | 25,722 CAD |
Median income in 2005Here: | 24,567 CAD |
British Columbia: | 24,867 CAD |
Percent of persons in low income before taxThis city: | 14.8% |
British Columbia: | 17.3% |
Composition of total income in this city
Earnings and income details for Courtenay
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Airports in this city
- Courtenay Airpark (IATA: YCA)
- Courtenay
- Courtenay Airpark Water Aerodrome
Age characteristics
Median age of the population
Percent of the population aged 15 and overHere: | 85.7% |
British Columbia: | 84.6% |
Age characteristics of CourtenayNotable people related to Courtenay
Birthplace of:
- Simon Nessman (Model)
- Sarah Neufeld (Musical Artist)
- Spencer O'Brien (Sportsman)
- Henry Carwithen McQuillan (Politician)
- Geoff Kabush (Cyclist)
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Marital Status
Married or living with a common-law partnerTotal: 28,540This city: | 60.3% |
British Columbia: | 57.9% |
Female: 14,340Here: | 57.6% |
British Columbia: | 56.4% |
Not married and not living with a common-law partnerTotal: 18,805Here: | 39.7% |
British Columbia: | 42.1% |
Male: 8,250Here: | 36.7% |
British Columbia: | 40.6% |
This city - Marital Status
Courtenay marital status detailsFamilies and households characteristics
Language
Knowledge of official languages in Courtenay
First official language spoken in Courtenay
Language most often used at home
Other languages used at home
Language most often used at work
Language details for this cityMobility status in 2006
Courtenay - Place of residence in 2005
This city - Place of residence in 2001
This city mobility detailsEducation
Education attainment in this city
Education in CourtenayCompanies Located in Courtenay
Federal Corporations Located in this city
- RIVERGROOVE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
- 7144865 CANADA LTD.
- AGILIS TECHNOLOGY (CANADA) CORP.
- BRIAN McLEAN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC LTD.
- EAGLE GRAPHITE CORPORATION
- HYDRA RENEWABLE RESOURCES INC.
- MIKE FINNERON PONTIAC BUICK LTD.
- PRECISION DATUM POINT SOLUTIONS INC.
- STARSHIP HOLDINGS LTD.
- TRAGER CANADA
Radio stations Located in Courtenay
- CFCP-FM (98.9)
- CKLR-FM (97.3)
This city schools
- Glacier View Secondary Centre (241 Becher Drive, Gradespan: 7-12, Enrollment: 143)
- Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary (401 Willemar Ave, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 452)
- Saltwater School (2311 Rosewall Cres, Gradespan: K-4, Enrollment: 32)
- Georges P Vanier Secondary (4830 Headquarters Rd, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 1,245)
- Lake Trail Middle (805 Willemar Ave, Gradespan: 7-9, Enrollment: 243)
- Courtenay StrongStart Centre (1540 McPhee Ave, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- North Island Distance Education School (2505 Smith Rd, Gradespan: K-12, Enrollment: 3,659)
- Queneesh Elementary (2345 Mission Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 385)
- Arden Elementary (3040 Lake Trail Rd, Gradespan: K-6, Enrollment: 285)
- Queneesh StrongStart Centre (2345 Mission Rd, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Mark R. Isfeld Senior Secondary (1551 Lerwick Rd, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 940)
- Courtenay Elementary (1540 McPhee Ave, Gradespan: K-6, Enrollment: 209)
- Valley View Elementary (2300 Valley View Dr, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 393)
- Huband Park Elementary (5120 Mottishaw Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 314)
Ski areas located in Courtenay
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Citizenship and immigration
Total visible minority populationTotal: 1,635Here: | 3.3% |
British Columbia: | 24.8% |
Male: 755Here: | 3.2% |
British Columbia: | 24.2% |
Aboriginal identity populationTotal: 2,275This city: | 4.7% |
British Columbia: | 4.8% |
Male: 980This city: | 4.2% |
British Columbia: | 4.7% |
Female: 1,300Here: | 5.1% |
British Columbia: | 4.9% |
This city Minority Population Characteristics
This city citizenship and immigration DetailsSports teams located in Courtenay
- Comox Valley Glacier Kings (Hockey)
IUCN protected areas located in this city
- Helliwell Provincial Park
- Tribune Bay Provincial Park
- Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park
- Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park
- Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park
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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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