Central Coquitlam Community Profile 2019

Central Coquitlam is well-established, offering a mix of older and newer homes. The area, which covers 914

hectares (2,259 acres), is home to 15,400-plus people and most residential areas date primarily from subdivisions

that occurred from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Located within this area is Como Lake Village which is a busy shopping centre that attracts customers from

Central Coquitlam and surrounding neighbourhoods. Other commercial areas in Coquitlam, such as those in

Austin Heights and the City Centre, are easily accessed by residents living in Central Coquitlam.

Recreational opportunities abound in Central Coquitlam. Mundy Park is

a unique amenity with 179 hectares of urban forest and an extensive

trail system traversing Mundy Lake and Lost Lake. An array of recreational

amenities, including the outdoor Spani swimming pool, is also located on

the west side of Mundy Park. Como Lake Park is a popular fishing spot that

includes playgrounds and trails. Between Como Lake Park and Mundy Park

is the Poirier civic precinct, which is home to Poirier Sport & Leisure Centre,

Dogwood Pavilion, Poirier Community Centre, Poirier Forum and the Poirier

Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library.

Coquitlam is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in British Columbia,

home to 139,284 people (based on the 2016 Census).

Central Coquitlam Quick Facts

> Population: 15,480

> Average Household Income: $120,544

> 59% post-secondary education

> 18% of residents speak a language other than English at home

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English82% | 69%

Mandarin5% | 8%

Apprenticeship or tradescertificate or diploma

College, CEGEP or other non-universitycertificate or diploma

University certificate or diploma below bachelor level

University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above

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2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Education by DegreeSource: Census Canada 2016(% of Postsecondary certificate, diploma and degree responses)

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2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Population by Age GroupSource: Census Canada 2016(% of total responses) Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

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2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Dwellings by TenureSource: Census Canada 2016(% of Total Private Households) Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

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2016 City Centre vs. Coquitlam Population by Age Group

2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Top 10 Labour Force by IndustrySource: Census Canada 2016(% of total population in Labour Force) Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

Central Coquitlam compared to All of Coquitlam

2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Top 10 Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Source: Census Canada 2016(% of single responses) Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

Cantonese3% | 5%

Korean3% | 6%

Croatian0.6% | 0.2%

Serbian0.4% | 0.2%

Punjabi0.6% | 0.4%

Italian0.4% | 0.2%

Min Nan0.6% | 0.2%

0% 11% 2% 22% 0% 10% 1% 3% 23% 14% 73% 39%

Apartment 5+ Stories

Apartment ≤4 Stories

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2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Dwellings by Structural Type of Dwelling Source: Census Canada 2016 Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

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2016 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam Commuting DurationSource: Census Canada 2016(% of Total Commuting Duration) Central Coquitlam Coquitlam

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2006 vs. 2016 Central Coquitlam Immigrant Population by Age at ImmigrationSource: Census Canada 2006 and 2016(% of Immigrant Population)

2006 2016

103,938

120,544

74,475

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72,662

96,423

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2015 Central Coquitlam vs. Coquitlam and Metro Vancouver Household Income StatisticsSource: Census Canada 2016

Central Coquitlam Coquitlam Metro Vancouver

15,196 14,520 15,271 15,425 15,400 14,580 15,480 15,575

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2016 City Centre vs. Coquitlam Population by Age Group

1981 – 2016 Central Coquitlam Population CountSource: Census Canada 1981, 1986,1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016

Central Coquitlam 2006 vs. 2016

2006 vs. 2016 Central Coquitlam Top 5 Languages Spoken Most Often at HomeSource: Census Canada 2006 and 2016(% of single responses) 2006 2016

English86% | 82%

Mandarin2% | 5%

Korean2% | 3%

Tagalog0.2% | 0.8%

0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0.3% 1% 17% 23% 81% 73%

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2006 vs. 2016 Central Coquitlam Dwellings by Structural Type of Dwelling Source: Census Canada 2006 and 2016 2006 2016

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2006 vs. 2016 Central Coquitlam TransportationSource: Census Canada 2006 and 2016(% of Total Main Mode of Commuting) 2006 2016

80% 77% 7% 4% 10% 14% 2% 3% 0.4% 1% 1% 1%

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Did you know?To celebrate

Coquitlam’s centennial in 1991, a time capsule was buried

on the Poirier Civic Grounds and will be opened in 2041.

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Cantonese1% | 3%

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