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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 55,883   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 57,019   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -2.0   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 27,351   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 24,680   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 2.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 22,130.71   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 55,290 27,455 27,835   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,040 995 1,045   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 950 405 545   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 1,040 565 480   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 30 20 15   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 53,250 26,460 26,795   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 55,285 27,455 27,830   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 625 310 315   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 54,665 27,150 27,520   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,035 1,000 1,045   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 150 90 65   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 250 110 135   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 240 100 135   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 135 90 50   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 160 70 85   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 105 30 70   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 230 145 80   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 130 65 65   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 125 65 55   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 130 55 70   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 140 65 75   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 95 35 60   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 40 10 35   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 45 30 15   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 40 20 15   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 15 15 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 10 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 29.3 30.2 28.6   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.8 70.0 67.0   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,400 695 700   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 1,080 550 530   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 320 150 170   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,400 695 700   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 660 410 245   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 480 215 265   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 80 25 60   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 145 35 110   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 30 10 25   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,165   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 73.4   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.3   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.6   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.3   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 9.0   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 9.0   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 810   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 355   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 885   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 280   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 475   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 510   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 180   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.6   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 3.4   2.8
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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,025 995 1,035   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 475 205 265   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 320 150 170   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 95 20 75   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 815 430 390   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 325 185 135   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,040 995 1,040   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 65 25 40   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,800 885 915   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 100 50 45   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 70 35 40   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 2.7 2.5 2.9   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.5 1.0 1.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 3.2 2.5 3.8   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,000 985 1,015   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,595 800 790   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) 220 95 120   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 160 85 65   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 25 0 20   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 15 0 15   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,885 905 980   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 840 460 385   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) 430 180 250   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 450 185 265   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 130 80 55   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 25 0 25   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,400 700 700   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 385 190 200   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 410 180 235   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 270 190 80   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 190 80 115   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 40 15 30   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 95 45 45   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 295 160 135   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 160 95 65   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 60 15 45   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 25 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 35 15 15   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 335 180 155   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 40 15   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 95 35 60   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 95 65 30   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 60 25 30   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 20 15 10   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 665 295 370   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 130 40 95   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 235 115 120   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 100 60 40   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 95 30 65   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 15 15   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 70 30 40   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,400 700 705   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 800 370 430   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 15 10 10   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 35 10 20   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 30 10 20   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 100 25 75   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 50 40 10   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 165 150 15   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45 40 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 95 15 80   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 50 30 25   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,400 695 705   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 960 500 460   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 830 405 425   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 130 90 35   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 435 200 240   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 68.6 71.9 65.2   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 59.3 58.3 60.3   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 13.5 18.0 7.6   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 945 490 455   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 80 30 55   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 100 25 75   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 45 45 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 35 0 30   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 70 25 45   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 35 15 20   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 225 50 175   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 230 205 25   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 90 75 15   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 30 15 10   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 945 490 455   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 85 75 15   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 165 140 25   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 45 35 10   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 110 35 75   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 30 10 20   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 85 10 75   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 40 15 25   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 110 75 40   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 260 85 170   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 830 405 425   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 100 45 55   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 10 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 140 110 30   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 580 250 330   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 315 135 185   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 240 110 130   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 25 10 15   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 0 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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   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 60 725 360 365   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 455 230 225   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 80 40 40   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 10 0 10   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 170 85 80   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 10 10 0   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 955 485 470   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 20,274 28,386 14,477   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 23,878 29,208 18,402   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 390 230 155   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,864 46,217 25,709   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,694 45,273 29,086   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 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,275 640 635   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 17,717 23,385 12,606   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 101 99   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 78.2 79.8 73.8   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 16.0 12.2 21.4   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 6.0 7.0 4.5   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Central Kootenay (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,165   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,199   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Central Kootenay, British Columbia (Code5903) (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).

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