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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 17,548   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 17,748A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -1.1   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 8,061   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 7,652   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 881.0   4.4
Land area (square km) 19.91   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 17,330 8,635 8,695   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,050 1,090 960   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 1,170 675 490   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 785 385 400   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 10 10 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 85 25 60   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 15,275 7,540 7,735   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 17,330 8,635 8,695   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 1,100 625 475   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 16,225 8,005 8,220   3,963,835 1,944,855 2,018,985
Table: Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,050 1,090 960   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 250 200 50   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 235 95 140   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 290 170 120   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 205 100 100   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 155 85 70   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 120 65 50   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 155 90 65   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 95 35 65   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 150 65 85   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 120 70 50   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 95 50 45   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 60 30 25   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 45 10 35   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 10 0 15   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 35 15 25   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 0 10   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 10   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 21.3 18.1 24.3   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 62.0 57.3 67.2   71.8 70.2 73.3
Table: Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,270 625 645   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 1,030 505 530   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 240 125 115   24,725 11,355 13,365
Table: Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,275 625 645   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 690 350 340   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 355 195 160   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 50 0 40   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 140 70 70   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 10 35   5,250 1,200 4,045
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 895   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 60.9   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.7   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.5   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.1   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 19.0   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.2   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 445   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 450   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 815   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 80   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 380   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 280   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 235   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.7   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.8   2.8
Average number of persons per room 0.5   0.5
Table: Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,040 1,080 960   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 350 195 160   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 240 125 115   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 160 30 130   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 1,005 580 430   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 280 155 125   34,110 18,190 15,920
Table: Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,050 1,090 960   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 35 10 20   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,890 1,010 875   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 10 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 115 70 50   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 10   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 2.4 0.0 4.7   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 1.7 0.9 2.1   9.3 9.2 9.4
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,990 1,045 940   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,540 855 685   151,750 73,840 77,905
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 305 160 145   23,465 10,835 12,625
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 140 35 105   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 0 0   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   395 195 200
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,800 890 905   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 650 315 335   91,010 44,710 46,295
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 785 405 375   48,505 22,975 25,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 320 150 175   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 45 20 25   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   875 415 460
Table: Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,270 630 645   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 555 245 310   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 295 155 140   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 160 110 55   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 170 70 100   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 0   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 70 30 40   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 350 180 175   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 235 95 135   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 75 60 20   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 20 15 10   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 10 10 10   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 275 155 120   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 95 60 35   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 35 20 15   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 30 30   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 55 30 20   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 30 10 20   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 575 270 305   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 180 80 100   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 170 70 100   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 65 25   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 90 25 65   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 15 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 30 15 10   4,870 1,695 3,175
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,270 625 645   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 850 400 445   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 35 20 20   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 0 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 45 15 30   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 55 15 40   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 10   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 135 130 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 15 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 80 25 50   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 45 10 45   5,995 2,800 3,195
Other 47 0 0 0   10 10 0
Table: Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,270 625 645   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 780 455 325   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 670 395 275   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 110 60 50   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 490 170 320   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 61.4 72.8 50.4   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 52.8 63.2 42.6   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 14.1 13.2 15.4   15.0 16.1 13.8
Table: Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 760 450 310   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 35 25 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 35 0 30   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 20 15 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 50 20 30   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 50 15 35   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 35 20 20   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 230 80 155   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 155 150 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 40 35 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 115 95 20   4,990 3,865 1,125
Table: Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 760 455 310   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 55 60 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 40 35 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 160 140 20   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 80 25 55   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 75 25 45   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 50 35 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 45 25 20   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 255 110 145   23,855 9,460 14,395
Table: Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 670 395 275   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 50 40 10   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 80 75 0   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 540 280 255   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 400 210 190   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 100 55 45   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 30 10 20   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 10 0   445 265 180
Table: Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address with an Aboriginal identity 60 620 355 265   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 425 245 185   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 100 60 35   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 10   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 70 40 30   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 15 10 10   1,825 1,215 610
Table: Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 795 440 355   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 15,833 16,037 13,801   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 22,962 26,748 18,247   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 325 215 110   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 36,400 38,604 30,222   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,562 42,377 30,952   39,237 44,109 33,840
Table: Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,105 540 560   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,493 16,585 15,415   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 101 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 74.2 84.3 60.2   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 19.8 10.7 31.8   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 5.9 4.4 7.8   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Port Alberni, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 895   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,370   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Port Alberni, British Columbia (Code5923008) (table). Aboriginal Population Profile. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-594-XWE. Ottawa. Released January 15, 2008.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-594/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed May 28, 2024).

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