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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Health care and social assistance
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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%
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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
93,837
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%