Community Profiles & Census Data
Review demographic information and census data for the City of Surrey.
Demographic information
Statistics Canada collects demographic information every five years when it conducts its Census. The City analyzes the census data to better understand how Surrey is growing and changing.
Drawing from this work, the City develops community specific profiles, along with a citywide profile that shows how the City compares to Metro Vancouver averages. Below are the community profiles, as well as the census data by collection year.
Community profiles
Each profile includes community-specific data on population, family make-up, immigration, Indigenous population, housing, income, education, labour force participation, and journey to work. A Surrey-wide profile is also available to view.
2021
The latest edition of Surrey's Demographic Profile is available. This update provides an overview of the evolving demographic, social, and economic landscape, shedding light on the trends and developments that have shaped our community over the past five years and how we compare to the region as a whole.
Detailed community profiles based on 2021 Census data and statistics are available for:
Census data
Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census to help paint a portrait of Canada's diverse population and the places where we live.
2021
- Basic Census Profile of Surrey: age, family structure, language, citizenship and other demographic information in Surrey.
2016
- Basic Census Profile of Surrey: age, family structure, language, citizenship and other demographic information in Surrey.
- Census Data Highlights: map image of Surrey along with data highlights that are presented through text, tables and figures.
- Census Geographies: GeoSearch, thematic maps and reference maps.
- BC Stats on People, Population, & Community: population, dwellings and land area data for all BC municipalities, regional district/Census Divisions, Indian Reserves and Island Trusts.
2011
The Census and National Household Survey gathers data on the social, economic and demographic profile of Canadians, and the dwellings in which they live.
- Basic Census Profile of Surrey
- National Household Survey Data for Surrey
- Demographic Stats for Surrey
- BC Stats on People, Population, & Community
Fact sheets based on the 2011 Census and National Household Survey provide information at the time of the Census by theme.
2006
Fact sheets generated from the 2006 Census provide a glimpse of Surrey and our communities at the time of the Census. They also analyze how Surrey has changed over time and how we fit within the larger Metro Vancouver region. The following fact sheets are available: