Demographic data tells you about the current size and makeup of the population. It can also provide estimates for the future.

What Does Demographic and Social Data Include?

This kind of data includes information on gender, age, income, education, occupation, family size and more.

Knowing about the make-up of the population, migration patterns and trends in social assistance can help in planning. It gives you a much better understanding of changes in the labour market.

Resources

See the P.E.O.P.L.E. report for long-term population projections for B.C. and its 15 College Regions.

Also view BC Stats’ section on Population and Demographics. You’ll find data relating to B.C. households, estimates and projections, immigration and migration.

Check the 2010 Sub-Provincial Population Estimates for data on B.C.’s regional districts and municipalities.

Also visit BC Stats’ Social Statistics section. It has links to Income Assistance and Employment Insurance data. You’ll find socio-economic profiles, Aboriginal profiles, education data, and other social data.