Langford, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Langford census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Langford. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 41.43 km2. The city has a population density of 1124.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Langford city's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Langford on the Map

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Langford location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Langford has a population of around 46,584 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Langford has increased by 31.81%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
35,34246,584 +31.81%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.68% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Langford's population is projected to reach approximately 61,402 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,482.07 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
46,58461,4021,482.07

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Langford is around 22,705 while the female population is around 23,875.

Of the 46,584 total population in Langford, the largest gender is female with around 23,875 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
22,70523,875 +4.90%

Is Langford a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Langford compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against British Columbia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

6.2%
Unemployment rate
2.2 pts below the province
67.9%
Employment rate
10.0 pts above the province
72.4%
Participation rate
9.1 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$93,000
Median household income
$8,000 above the province
6.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
4.0 pts below the province

Commute

69.4%
Commute under 30 minutes
3.6 pts above the province
84.3%
Commute by car
4.4 pts above the province
5.1%
Commute by public transit
4.2 pts below the province

Housing Character

35.1%
Single-detached houses
7.3 pts below the province
50.8%
Apartments (any building size)
7.3 pts above the province

Household Composition

2.40 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
26.4%
One-person households
3.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Langford has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 8.90% of the total population. The city median age is 38.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
35 to 39 years2,040 9.00%2,105 8.80% 3.09%4,150 8.90%
30 to 34 years1,905 8.40%2,050 8.60% 7.07%3,955 8.50%
25 to 29 years1,770 7.80%1,835 7.70% 3.54%3,605 7.70%
40 to 44 years1,820 8.00%1,785 7.50% 1.92%3,605 7.70%
45 to 49 years1,520 6.70%1,675 7.00% 9.25%3,190 6.80%
55 to 59 years1,430 6.30%1,555 6.50% 8.04%2,985 6.40%
50 to 54 years1,475 6.50%1,500 6.30% 1.67%2,975 6.40%
5 to 9 years1,430 6.30%1,335 5.60% 6.64%2,765 5.90%
60 to 64 years1,300 5.70%1,415 5.90% 8.13%2,720 5.80%
0 to 4 years1,315 5.80%1,370 5.70% 4.01%2,685 5.80%
20 to 24 years1,365 6.00%1,260 5.30% 7.69%2,620 5.60%
10 to 14 years1,300 5.70%1,250 5.20% 3.85%2,550 5.50%
15 to 19 years1,225 5.40%1,155 4.80% 5.71%2,380 5.10%
65 to 69 years1,000 4.40%1,195 5.00% 16.32%2,195 4.70%
70 to 74 years830 3.70%945 4.00% 12.17%1,775 3.80%
75 to 79 years490 2.20%645 2.70% 24.03%1,135 2.40%
80 to 84 years275 1.20%400 1.70% 31.25%670 1.40%
85 years and over230 1.00%400 1.70% 42.50%630 1.40%
85 to 89 years155 0.70%245 1.00% 36.73%400 0.90%
90 to 94 years65 0.30%115 0.50% 43.48%180 0.40%
95 to 99 years10 0.00%35 0.10% 71.43%45 0.10%

Broader Age Groups

If the city's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 69.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 17.20% and 13.70%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Langford are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population38.20%39.90%39.10%
Median age of the population37.60%38.80%38.40%
0 to 14 years17.80%16.60%17.20%
65 years and over12.40%15.00%13.70%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Langford

Population of Langford by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Langford is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Langford is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 29.95% of the total population, followed by Scottish (22.46%), Irish (18.19%), Canadian (13.37%), and German (13.12%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, British Isles, Ukrainian, Dutch, and Italian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English29.58%30.32%29.95%
Scottish22.39%22.51%22.46%
Irish17.40%18.95%18.19%
Canadian13.44%13.30%13.37%
German13.13%13.11%13.12%
French7.73%8.28%8.01%
British Isles4.92%5.78%5.36%
Ukrainian4.78%4.93%4.85%
Dutch4.23%4.19%4.21%
Italian3.54%4.26%3.90%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Langford's population profile.

About 15.8% of Langford's population are immigrants (7,285 people).

The top countries of origin for Langford's immigrant population are United Kingdom (1,165), Philippines (1,005), India (655), United States of America (520), China (380).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom1,165
Philippines1,005
India655
United States of America520
China380

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 6,885 of Langford's population live in a 2 persons. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.30%, 6.90%, and 3.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons6,88518.05%
1 person5,03513.20%
3 persons3,1608.30%
4 persons2,6306.90%
5 or more persons1,3403.50%

Income in Langford

Analyzing income distribution in Langford can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Langford is $47,600.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the city's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Langford population or around 7,560 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 5,695 and 5,650 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Langford's median household income is $93,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Langford's median household income is 9,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the city's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the city's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Langford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Langford residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

59.75% or most of the Langford population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.85% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.65% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree17,84020,75538,59059.75%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10,3359,83520,16530.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher7,0359,61016,64525.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree3,6252,9706,5959.65%

Below national average 25.9% of Langford's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Langford

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Langford. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.49% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate67.87%
Unemployment rate4.49%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of Langford's population (around 75.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 2,070 men and 1,555 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 3,620.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed2,0701,5553,620

Employment Industry Sectors

The Langford industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Langford is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Langford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 14%, followed by Retail trade at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration1,9451,89514%
Health care and social assistance8102,95514%
Retail trade1,8451,81513%
Construction2,30038010%
Professional, scientific and technical services1,1458557%
Accommodation and food services8859357%
Educational services5101,2056%
Other services (except public administration)4757454%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services6905104%
Transportation and warehousing8302904%
Manufacturing7502354%
Finance and insurance2505703%
Wholesale trade3952002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation2902902%
Real estate and rental and leasing2852052%
Information and cultural industries2201701%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting105851%
Utilities105200%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction40250%
Management of companies and enterprises10250%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Langford residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Langford: Public administration (14%), Health care and social assistance (14%), -45 Retail trade (13%)

Top occupation categories in Langford: Sales and service occupations (28%), Business, finance and administration occupations (18%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work7,6858,40516,09062.10%
Worked at home2,6303,2205,84522.50%
No fixed workplace address2,8851,0553,94015.20%
Worked outside Canada3025550.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Langford residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Langford residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Langford spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the city's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the city.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes39.10%
Less than 15 minutes30.30%
30 to 44 minutes23.00%
45 to 59 minutes4.90%
60 minutes and over2.70%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Langfordshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the city's social fabric. We can gain insights into Langford's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
58.95%
Married or living common-law
41.05%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights city's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Langford. About 45,265 people living in the province speak English, 740 people speak French, 310 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 120 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English45,265
French740
Neither English nor French310
English and French120

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English83.3%91.4%
Non-official languages12.4%6.1%
French1.6%0.5%

Religion

Langford is predominantly Christian. About 14,450 of its population is Christian (6,405 males and 6,405 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 1.4% and 1.3% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.8% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian31.3%
Islam1.5%
Hindu1.4%
Sikh1.3%
Buddhist0.8%
Jewish0.5%

Points of Interest in Langford

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Frequently Asked Questions about Langford

According to the 2021 census, Langford has a population of approximately 46,584 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Langford increased by 31.81%.

Langford has a population density of approximately 1,124.40 people per square kilometre.

Langford covers a land area of approximately 41.43 km².

The median age of the population in Langford is 38.40 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Langford is English.

The median household income in Langford is $93,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Langford.

Christian is the predominant religion in Langford.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.