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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
La Mitis Image: Data quality note(s)
Quebec
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
La Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 19,365   7,546,131
Population in 2001 1 19,326   7,237,479
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.2   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 9,452   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 8,205   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 8.5   5.6
Land area (square km) 2,279.17   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
La Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 18,815 9,305 9,510   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 375 160 210   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 110 45 65   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 220 95 125   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 40 20 20   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 10 0 0   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 18,445 9,145 9,295   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
La Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 18,815 9,300 9,510   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 80 45 40   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 18,730 9,260 9,475   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 375 160 215   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 50 20 30   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 10 10 0   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 10 0 0   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 15 10 0   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 15 10 15   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 30 0 20   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 10 10 0   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 0 0 10   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 15 10 0   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 40 10 30   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 40 15 25   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 55 25 30   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 20 15 0   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 20 15 10   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 10 0 10   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 15 10 10   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   855 310 545
85 years and over 0 0 0   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 49.0 47.4 49.2   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 80.0 75.0 81.4   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 300 120 175   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 235 95 140   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 65 25 35   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 300 125 175   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 140 65 75   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 75 30 45   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 0 0 0   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 65 25 35   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 210   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 59.5   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 14.3   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 11.9   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 4.8   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 125   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 80   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 180   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 30   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 100   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 65   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 35   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.9   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.0   4.3
Average number of persons per room 0.4   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 370 160 210   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 70 30 45   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 60 30 35   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 35 0 30   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 105 55 55   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 85 40 50   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 370 160 210   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 0 0 0   42,395 21,050 21,340
Knowledge of English only 28 0 0 0   4,935 2,625 2,310
Knowledge of French only 29 315 125 190   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 45 25 15   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 10 0   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.0 0.0 4.8   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 2.7 0.0 0.0   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.0 0.0 0.0   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 360 150 210   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 310 135 170   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) 45 10 30   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 10 0 10   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 320 140 185   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 205 95 110   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) 35 10 20   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 80 25 50   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 300 125 175   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 160 50 110   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 40 20 20   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 40 30   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 10 0 10   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 35 15 20   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 10 20   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 0 0 0   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 35 15 20   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 10   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 0 10   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 0 0 0   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 10 0   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 175 70 105   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 95 25 65   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 15 10 0   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55 30 25   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 10 0 10   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 300 125 175   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200 70 130   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 0 0 0   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,060 535 530
Humanities 0 0 0   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 0   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 15 0 20   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 0   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 25 30 0   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 25 0 15   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 20 10 0   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 300 125 175   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 140 70 75   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 130 65 60   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 10 0 10   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 155 55 100   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 46.7 56.0 42.9   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 43.3 52.0 34.3   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 7.1 0.0 13.3   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 135 70 70   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 0 0 0   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10 0 0   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 0 0 0   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 10 10 0   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 0   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 70 10 60   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 25 25 0   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 135 65 70   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 0 10 0   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 0 0 0   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 20 15 0   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 15 10 10   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 15 0 15   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 0 0 0   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 20 20 0   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 50 15 35   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 130 65 60   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 10 10 0   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 0 0 0   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 110 60 55   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 20 10 0   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 55 25 30   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 40 20 20   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 Mitis (CD)   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 60 120 60 60   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 95 50 45   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 10 0 10   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 0 0 0   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 0 0 10   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 0 10 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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 145 75 65   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,791 21,372 11,457   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 18,560 24,797 11,637   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 45 0 25   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 16,890 0 14,826   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 25,091 0 19,576   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 Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 270 115 155   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,570 24,578 12,282   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 96 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 56.4 69.9 38.2   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 35.7 20.2 53.0   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 8.3 6.0 10.8   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
La Mitis (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 205   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 27,407   41,843

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. La Mitis, Quebec (Code2409) (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 20, 2024).