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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John Image: Data quality note(s)
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 544   7,546,131†
Population in 2001 1 472   7,237,479†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 15.3   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 207   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 173   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 401.5   5.6
Land area (square km) 1.35   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 545 260 285   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 515 245 265   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 510 245 265   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 10 0 0   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 30 10 20   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 540 260 280   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 515 250 265   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 30 10 20   7,379,945 3,618,845 3,761,100
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 510 250 265   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 65 25 35   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 55 30 20   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 50 20 30   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 45 20 25   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 40 15 20   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 30 15 15   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 35 15 20   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 45 20 20   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 35 20 15   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 40 15 20   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 15 10 10   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 20 10 10   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 15 10 10   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 15 10 0   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 15 10 10   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   855 310 545
85 years and over 0 0 10   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 26.1 25.4 27.3   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.6 64.0 69.8   74.6 73.8 75.4
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 350 165 185   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 275 125 145   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 75 40 40   16,460 7,945 8,515
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 350 165 185   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 205 100 110   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 115 55 55   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 0 0 0   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 10 0 10   7,805 3,570 4,235
Widowed 18 15 0 15   3,830 900 2,925
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 150   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 70.0   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 26.7   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.7   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   26.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.2
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 10   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 10   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 55   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 105   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 70   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 45   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 40   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.2   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 6.7   4.3
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 515 245 265   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 110 55 55   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 75 40 40   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 50 0 50   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 245 135 105   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 35 15 20   16,635 8,500 8,135
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 515 250 265   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 510 250 265   42,395 21,050 21,340
Knowledge of English only 28 0 0 0   4,935 2,625 2,310
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 10   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 96.1 96.0 94.3   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 93.2 96.0 90.6   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 99.0 100.0 100.0   39.1 39.3 38.9
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 490 240 255   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 435 215 230   91,850 45,685 46,165
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 15 10 10   9,030 4,275 4,755
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 40 20 15   4,990 2,280 2,710
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   805 380 430
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   105 45 60
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 455 220 230   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 325 155 170   62,460 31,220 31,245
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 70 35 35   22,090 10,690 11,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 50 30 25   12,910 6,010 6,900
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   1,955 975 985
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   315 160 150
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 350 165 185   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 270 120 145   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 25 10 15   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 20 10 10   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 85 40 45   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 70 35 40   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 0 0 10   3,710 1,640 2,070
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   1,290 770 520
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   1,410 500 910
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   115 40 75
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   310 75 235
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 70 35 30   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 25 25   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 0 0 0   2,455 1,085 1,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   2,865 1,695 1,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 0   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 160 75 80   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 105 45 60   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 10 0 10   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 15 10 0   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   1,765 730 1,035
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   3,075 1,250 1,825
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 350 165 185   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 290 130 160   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 10 0 10   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,060 535 530
Humanities 10 0 0   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 10 10   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 10 0 10   6,180 1,805 4,370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   455 250 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 10   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 15 15 10   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 10   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 10 10   3,705 2,245 1,465
Other 47 0 0 0   15 0 20
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 350 165 185   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 205 100 110   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 130 65 65   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 75 35 40   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 140 65 80   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 58.6 60.6 59.5   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 37.1 39.4 35.1   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 36.6 35.0 36.4   15.6 17.7 13.3
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 195 90 105   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 10 0 0   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 20 10 20   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 10 0 10   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 35 10 20   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 0 15   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 65 20 45   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 45 40 10   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 0 0 0   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 0 0 0   2,425 1,760 665
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 195 90 105   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 0 0   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 10 0 0   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 10 0 0   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 10 0 10   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 25 10 20   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 15 0 10   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 30 25 10   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 100 50 45   13,355 6,610 6,745
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 130 70 60   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 0 0 0   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 30 15 10   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 105 45 55   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 75 40 40   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 25 10 15   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   5,680 3,210 2,470
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   1,630 805 820
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
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 60 130 65 65   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 30 25 10   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 20 15 10   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 0 0 0   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 75 25 45   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 0 0 0   1,875 1,075 800
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 240 105 135   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 8,528 11,184 7,760   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 13,923 15,067 13,027   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 60 25 40   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 27,360 31,040 25,237   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 27,809 32,457 24,795   38,444 41,926 34,570
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 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 325 150 175   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,707 11,616 14,707   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 62.4 73.1 55.1   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 36.1 25.2 42.5   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 2.1 1.9 2.2   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John (Indian band area)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 155   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 30,080   41,843

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John, Quebec (Code630224) (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 April 27, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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