in that city: école André-Piolat, which has both primary and secondary levels. There are also several independent private elementary and high schools in the area, including Bodwell High School and Lions Gate Christian Academy. Post-secondary education is available at Capilano University in the district, as well as at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia in neighbouring communities. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, North Vancouver had a population of 58,120 living in 27,293 of its 29,021 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 52,898. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. As of the 2011 census, the median age was 41.2 years old, which is a bit higher than the national median age at 40.6 years old. There are 24,206 private dwellings with an occupancy rate of 94.1%. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in North Vancouver is $599,985 which is significantly higher than the national average at $280,552. The median household income (after-taxes) in North Vancouver is $52,794, a bit lower than the national average at $54,089. Ethnicity North Vancouver has one of the highest Middle Eastern population ratios for any Canadian city at 11.3% as of 2021. Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses. Languages Mother languages as reported by each person: 3.1% of North Vancouver residents listed both English and a non-official language as mother tongues. Religion According to the 2021 census, religious groups in North Vancouver included: Irreligion (29,580 persons or 51.4%) Christianity (20,915 persons or 36.4%) Islam (4,245 persons or 7.4%) Sikhism (530 persons or 0.9%) Buddhism (470 persons or 0.8%) Judaism (385 persons or 0.7%) Hinduism (340 persons or 0.6%) Indigenous Spirituality (70 persons or 0.1%) Notes References External links Cities in British Columbia Populated places on the British Columbia Coast