After a decade of steady gains, Vancouver’s head‐count slipped -1.3 % between 2016 and 2021.

Almost half of households are single‐person; two‐person units add another 39 %.

Only 42 % of homes are owner‐occupied, reflecting sky‐high real-estate prices.

High-rise apartments (≥ 5 storeys) make up 59 % of the housing stock.

A 2006–2010 construction boom still dominates the skyline.

One- and two-bedroom units prevail, mirroring the small household sizes.

More than one-third of adults hold at least a bachelor’s degree.

Business & administration is the top field of study, followed by health and engineering.

One in six households earns over $200k, pushing the median to $96k.

Dense neighbourhoods: more than a third of commuters walk to work.

Health care and professional services employ over half the labour force.

Four in five residents speak an official language at home.