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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Division No. 7 Image: Data quality note(s)
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 35,501   505,469
Population in 2001 1 37,335   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -4.9   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 19,323   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 14,021   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 3.7   1.4
Land area (square km) 9,672.87   370,494.89
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 35,145 17,330 17,815   500,605 243,965 256,640
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 255 135 125   23,450 11,520 11,925
North American Indian - single response 6 115 50 60   7,765 3,820 3,945
Métis - single response 60 45 20   6,470 3,165 3,310
Inuit - single response 60 35 25   4,715 2,365 2,345
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   290 110 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 20 0 20   4,205 2,070 2,140
Non-Aboriginal identity population 34,885 17,195 17,685   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 35,145 17,330 17,815   500,610 243,965 256,640
Registered Indian 9 80 30 50   6,610 3,180 3,425
Not a registered Indian 35,065 17,295 17,765   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 260 135 125   23,450 11,525 11,930
0 to 4 years 15 0 10   1,445 700 740
5 to 9 years 10 10 0   1,805 920 890
10 to 14 years 20 10 10   2,145 1,135 1,010
15 to 19 years 25 25 0   2,295 1,150 1,150
20 to 24 years 40 15 30   1,920 940 980
25 to 29 years 15 0 10   1,355 620 730
30 to 34 years 10 10 0   1,685 755 930
35 to 39 years 0 0 0   1,845 905 935
40 to 44 years 30 10 20   1,830 825 1,005
45 to 49 years 10 10 0   1,830 950 880
50 to 54 years 20 15 10   1,560 780 780
55 to 59 years 50 20 30   1,380 720 655
60 to 64 years 10 0 10   795 415 385
65 to 69 years 10 10 0   610 300 310
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   450 195 260
75 to 79 years 0 10 0   265 120 145
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   155 60 95
85 years and over 0 0 0   65 20 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 36.0 30.1 41.8   32.3 31.9 32.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 84.6 81.5 92.0   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 225 110 110   18,050 8,765 9,285
Not in a common-law relationship 205 110 95   15,430 7,475 7,950
In a common-law relationship 15 0 15   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 225 110 115   18,050 8,765 9,285
Never legally married (single) 14 80 45 35   8,280 4,245 4,035
Legally married (and not separated) 15 125 50 70   7,465 3,570 3,895
Separated, but still legally married 16 0 10 0   395 205 190
Divorced 17 0 0 0   1,060 545 515
Widowed 18 10 0 10   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 145   10,380
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 75.9   77.1
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.9   5.5
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 13.8   4.8
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   4.4
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.3
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   1.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 105   7,515
Number of rented dwellings 23 35   2,565
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 95   6,460
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 45   3,915
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 90   5,510
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 50   3,340
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 10   1,525
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 7.1   6.9
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 6.9   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 260 135 125   23,390 11,480 11,905
Spouses 120 50 70   7,385 3,555 3,835
Common-law partners 20 0 15   2,610 1,275 1,330
Lone parents 10 10 0   1,515 325 1,190
Children in census families 95 70 30   9,475 5,145 4,325
Persons not in census families 0 10 0   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 260 135 125   23,450 11,525 11,925
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 10 0 10   2,485 1,190 1,295
Knowledge of English only 28 230 115 115   19,815 9,855 9,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 15 15 10   1,060 420 640
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   85 55 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 3.8 7.4 0.0   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) 3.8 0.0 8.0   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 255 135 125   23,190 11,380 11,815
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 190 110 75   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) 20 0 20   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 40 15 20   900 470 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 0 0   480 250 230
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 245 125 120   22,005 10,820 11,180
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 140 80 60   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) 10 10 0   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 55 30 25   2,600 1,225 1,380
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 45 10 30   1,125 480 640
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 220 110 110   18,050 8,765 9,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 120 60 60   7,580 3,705 3,870
High school certificate or equivalent 35 25 0 25   3,415 1,550 1,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 0   2,300 1,525 775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 40 20 20   3,180 1,355 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   430 170 260
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,145 460 685
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 65 35 30   4,215 2,090 2,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 40 20 15   2,290 1,165 1,120
High school certificate or equivalent 38 10 0 10   1,210 625 585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   175 110 65
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 0 0   305 120 185
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30 15 15
University certificate or degree 0 10 10   210 55 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 20 10 15   3,035 1,375 1,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 10 0   710 325 380
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 0 0   700 305 395
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   360 250 115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 10 0   920 360 565
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   70 20 50
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   275 115 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 125 55 65   9,250 4,605 4,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 70 30 40   3,430 1,740 1,690
High school certificate or equivalent 44 10 0 10   1,360 580 780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 10   1,610 1,050 560
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 25 10 10   1,885 840 1,045
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   315 125 190
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   640 270 370
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 225 110 110   18,050 8,765 9,285
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 145 60 80   10,995 5,255 5,735
Education 0 0 0   470 160 310
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   80 35 40
Humanities 0 0 0   165 60 105
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   430 95 330
Business, management and public administration 15 0 15   1,505 225 1,280
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 0   90 50 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   305 130 175
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 30 30 0   1,950 1,800 150
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   230 180 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 10   865 145 725
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 10 10   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 225 110 115   18,050 8,765 9,285
In the labour force 49 105 60 50   10,975 5,605 5,375
Employed 50 60 40 20   7,675 3,665 4,005
Unemployed 51 50 20 25   3,300 1,940 1,365
Not in the labour force 52 115 55 65   7,075 3,160 3,915
Participation rate 53 46.7 54.5 43.5   60.8 63.9 57.9
Employment rate 54 26.7 36.4 17.4   42.5 41.8 43.1
Unemployment rate 55 47.6 33.3 50.0   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 105 55 50   10,580 5,435 5,145
A Management occupations 57 0 10 0   640 320 320
B Business, finance and administration occupations 15 0 15   1,260 260 995
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   510 395 110
D Health occupations 0 0 0   450 65 380
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 0 0 0   895 245 645
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   190 85 105
G Sales and service occupations 20 0 15   3,025 980 2,040
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 45 35 10   2,060 1,945 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   950 800 150
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 0 10   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 105 55 50   10,580 5,435 5,145
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 15 0   1,425 1,150 275
Construction 15 15 0   725 685 30
Manufacturing 20 15 0   840 515 325
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   150 95 55
Retail trade 10 0 10   1,240 460 780
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   220 70 150
Health care and social services 10 10 0   1,375 225 1,150
Educational services 0 0 0   645 200 440
Business services 0 0 10   1,175 780 395
Other services 25 10 25   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 60 40 20   7,670 3,660 4,005
Worked at home 10 10 0   335 135 200
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 10 0
No fixed workplace address 10 10 0   840 655 185
Worked at usual place 45 25 20   6,485 2,860 3,620
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 25 10 10   4,055 1,515 2,535
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 0 0 10   1,765 865 905
Worked in a different census division (county) 10 10 0   440 295 145
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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. 7 (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 55 35 20   7,330 3,520 3,810
Car, truck, van, as driver 40 20 20   4,580 2,285 2,295
Car, truck, van, as passenger 10 10 0   865 335 530
Public transit 0 0 0   150 95 55
Walked or bicycled 0 0 0   1,065 405 660
All other modes 0 0 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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 140 80 60   12,410 6,380 6,030
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 9,021 11,155 8,986   13,184 16,057 11,021
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 12,269 13,128 11,090   21,305 24,802 17,605
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 25 0 0   3,775 1,825 1,950
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 28,310 0 0   34,579 40,155 29,837
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 20,270 0 0   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. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 200 105 100   16,630 8,140 8,490
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,277 18,129 8,380   16,544 20,861 14,472
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 105   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 56.2 54.7 50.3   70.4 73.3 66.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 37.7 33.2 44.4   24.7 21.7 28.8
Other money - As a % of total income 6.9 10.9 1.3   4.9 5.0 4.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 7 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 140   10,375
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,304   44,827

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 7, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1007) (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).