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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Division No. 5
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 40,805   505,469
Population in 2001 1 40,466   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.8   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 18,068   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 15,950   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 3.9   1.4
Land area (square km) 10,365.16   370,494.89
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 40,380 19,505 20,880   500,605 243,965 256,640
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,445 1,160 1,285   23,450 11,520 11,925
North American Indian - single response 6 1,270 610 660   7,765 3,820 3,945
Métis - single response 380 175 205   6,470 3,165 3,310
Inuit - single response 35 15 25   4,715 2,365 2,345
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 25 0 25   290 110 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 730 360 370   4,205 2,070 2,140
Non-Aboriginal identity population 37,940 18,340 19,600   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 40,380 19,500 20,880   500,610 243,965 256,640
Registered Indian 9 740 350 390   6,610 3,180 3,425
Not a registered Indian 39,645 19,150 20,490   494,000 240,790 253,210
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,445 1,160 1,285   23,450 11,525 11,930
0 to 4 years 125 50 75   1,445 700 740
5 to 9 years 175 85 85   1,805 920 890
10 to 14 years 225 90 135   2,145 1,135 1,010
15 to 19 years 205 125 80   2,295 1,150 1,150
20 to 24 years 180 100 80   1,920 940 980
25 to 29 years 140 75 70   1,355 620 730
30 to 34 years 165 65 95   1,685 755 930
35 to 39 years 200 80 115   1,845 905 935
40 to 44 years 165 55 110   1,830 825 1,005
45 to 49 years 205 85 115   1,830 950 880
50 to 54 years 160 95 65   1,560 780 780
55 to 59 years 190 110 75   1,380 720 655
60 to 64 years 95 45 50   795 415 385
65 to 69 years 75 30 40   610 300 310
70 to 74 years 95 40 55   450 195 260
75 to 79 years 30 10 15   265 120 145
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   155 60 95
85 years and over 10 0 0   65 20 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 35.2 33.0 35.7   32.3 31.9 32.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 78.5 80.6 76.7   77.0 76.1 77.8
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,920 935 985   18,050 8,765 9,285
Not in a common-law relationship 1,715 825 895   15,430 7,475 7,950
In a common-law relationship 200 115 90   2,625 1,285 1,340
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,925 935 985   18,050 8,765 9,285
Never legally married (single) 14 735 395 335   8,280 4,245 4,035
Legally married (and not separated) 15 880 410 470   7,465 3,570 3,895
Separated, but still legally married 16 50 25 25   395 205 190
Divorced 17 160 90 70   1,060 545 515
Widowed 18 95 10 80   845 195 650
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,175   10,380
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 74.9   77.1
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.7   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.1   5.5
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.3   4.8
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.0   4.4
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.9   0.3
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.1   1.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 865   7,515
Number of rented dwellings 23 315   2,565
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 790   6,460
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 390   3,915
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 720   5,510
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 300   3,340
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 150   1,525
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 7.3   6.9
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.0   1.8
Average number of persons per room 0.4   0.4
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,440 1,165 1,280   23,390 11,480 11,905
Spouses 870 405 465   7,385 3,555 3,835
Common-law partners 205 110 90   2,610 1,275 1,330
Lone parents 180 25 155   1,515 325 1,190
Children in census families 985 525 460   9,475 5,145 4,325
Persons not in census families 200 85 110   2,400 1,180 1,220
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,445 1,160 1,285   23,450 11,525 11,925
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 20 10 20   2,485 1,190 1,295
Knowledge of English only 28 2,260 1,085 1,180   19,815 9,855 9,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 145 65 80   1,060 420 640
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 0 10   85 55 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.8 0.0 1.2   9.7 9.4 10.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   7.4 7.2 7.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.8 0.9 1.6   10.6 10.3 10.9
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,395 1,140 1,255   23,190 11,380 11,815
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,155 995 1,165   20,410 10,035 10,375
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 110 60 45   1,380 620 760
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 55 35 15   900 470 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 70 40 25   480 250 230
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 10 0   10 0 0
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,320 1,115 1,205   22,005 10,820 11,180
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,705 820 890   15,345 7,720 7,620
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 375 175 200   2,895 1,380 1,515
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 100 55 45   2,600 1,225 1,380
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 115 45 70   1,125 480 640
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 15 10 0   40 15 25
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,920 935 985   18,050 8,765 9,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 695 325 365   7,580 3,705 3,870
High school certificate or equivalent 35 440 225 220   3,415 1,550 1,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 260 140 115   2,300 1,525 775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 325 155 170   3,180 1,355 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 45 15 30   430 170 260
University certificate or degree 155 75 80   1,145 460 685
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 385 230 155   4,215 2,090 2,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 165 95 65   2,290 1,165 1,120
High school certificate or equivalent 38 165 90 75   1,210 625 585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 10   175 110 65
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 10 0   305 120 185
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30 15 15
University certificate or degree 30 25 10   210 55 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 300 140 160   3,035 1,375 1,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 15 40   710 325 380
High school certificate or equivalent 41 80 35 50   700 305 395
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 40 25 15   360 250 115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 75 40 35   920 360 565
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   70 20 50
University certificate or degree 35 20 15   275 115 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,015 480 540   9,250 4,605 4,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 290 140 145   3,430 1,740 1,690
High school certificate or equivalent 44 175 100 80   1,360 580 780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 190 100 90   1,610 1,050 560
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 235 100 135   1,885 840 1,045
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 10 20   315 125 190
University certificate or degree 85 25 60   640 270 370
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,920 935 985   18,050 8,765 9,285
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,135 550 585   10,995 5,255 5,735
Education 60 25 30   470 160 310
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   80 35 40
Humanities 10 10 10   165 60 105
Social and behavioural sciences and law 60 0 55   430 95 330
Business, management and public administration 185 50 135   1,505 225 1,280
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   90 50 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 15 30   305 130 175
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 205 175 30   1,950 1,800 150
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 30 25 10   230 180 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 80 10 70   865 145 725
Personal, protective and transportation services 100 60 40   965 620 340
Other 47 0 0 0   0 0 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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,920 935 985   18,050 8,765 9,285
In the labour force 49 1,095 590 505   10,975 5,605 5,375
Employed 50 845 445 400   7,675 3,665 4,005
Unemployed 51 250 145 105   3,300 1,940 1,365
Not in the labour force 52 825 345 480   7,075 3,160 3,915
Participation rate 53 57.0 63.1 51.3   60.8 63.9 57.9
Employment rate 54 44.0 47.6 40.6   42.5 41.8 43.1
Unemployment rate 55 22.8 24.6 20.8   30.1 34.6 25.4
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,020 560 465   10,580 5,435 5,145
A Management occupations 57 55 20 35   640 320 320
B Business, finance and administration occupations 140 40 100   1,260 260 995
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 60 50 10   510 395 110
D Health occupations 55 25 30   450 65 380
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30 10 25   895 245 645
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 10 10   190 85 105
G Sales and service occupations 345 135 215   3,025 980 2,040
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 200 190 10   2,060 1,945 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 30 30 0   950 800 150
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 75 45 35   610 325 280
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,020 555 465   10,580 5,435 5,145
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 45 40 10   1,425 1,150 275
Construction 70 70 0   725 685 30
Manufacturing 170 125 45   840 515 325
Wholesale trade 10 0 0   150 95 55
Retail trade 190 75 110   1,240 460 780
Finance and real estate 20 10 15   220 70 150
Health care and social services 115 25 95   1,375 225 1,150
Educational services 65 20 45   645 200 440
Business services 95 65 30   1,175 780 395
Other services 240 130 110   2,780 1,245 1,535
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 840 440 400   7,670 3,660 4,005
Worked at home 10 0 15   335 135 200
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 10 0
No fixed workplace address 45 40 10   840 655 185
Worked at usual place 785 400 380   6,485 2,860 3,620
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 475 225 250   4,055 1,515 2,535
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 230 125 105   1,765 865 905
Worked in a different census division (county) 35 15 20   440 295 145
Worked in a different province 45 35 10   225 185 40
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
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 60 830 440 385   7,330 3,520 3,810
Car, truck, van, as driver 625 360 260   4,580 2,285 2,295
Car, truck, van, as passenger 70 10 65   865 335 530
Public transit 25 0 10   150 95 55
Walked or bicycled 100 50 50   1,065 405 660
All other modes 10 10 0   670 400 270
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,160 670 490   12,410 6,380 6,030
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,512 18,934 11,027   13,184 16,057 11,021
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 22,265 25,541 17,766   21,305 24,802 17,605
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 365 205 160   3,775 1,825 1,950
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,679 44,322 19,943   34,579 40,155 29,837
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,960 45,403 30,745   38,136 44,560 32,133
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
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,805 870 930   16,630 8,140 8,490
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 15,993 22,184 13,212   16,544 20,861 14,472
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 66.4 73.2 55.4   70.4 73.3 66.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 28.2 21.7 38.0   24.7 21.7 28.8
Other money - As a % of total income 5.6 4.9 6.6   4.9 5.0 4.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 5 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,175   10,375
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 41,880   44,827

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 5, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1005) (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 14, 2024).