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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 1,636   968,157
Population in 2001 1 1,728   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -5.3   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 787   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 608   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 1.3   1.6
Land area (square km) 1,237.29   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 1,635 875 760   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 365 170 195   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 40 20 15   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 300 120 180   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 25 25 0   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 1,270 705 565   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 1,635 875 760   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 50 45 10   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 1,580 830 755   863,125 425,395 437,735
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 365 170 195   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 10 10 0   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 35 20 15   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 45 10 30   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 50 15 30   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 30 25 0   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 40 35 10   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 10 0 0   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 0 0 0   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 20 0 15   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 60 15 45   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 25 10 25   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 20 15 0   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 20 10 10   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 0 0 0   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 25.9 25.0 42.3   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 75.3 79.4 74.4   64.3 62.7 65.9
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 275 130 145   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 255 125 130   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 25 10 15   15,235 7,425 7,810
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 275 130 145   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 110 75 35   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 145 55 90   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 10 0 10   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 0 0 0   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 10 0 15   3,060 745 2,315
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 140   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 103.6   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   12.6
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 135   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 10   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 125   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 20   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 45   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 60   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 40   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.9   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 7.1   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.5   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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 365 170 195   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 140 55 90   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 20 10 15   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 10 0 10   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 160 90 65   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 30 10 20   18,390 10,080 8,310
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 365 165 200   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 50 20 30   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 305 140 165   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 10 0 0   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 8.2 9.1 7.5   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 5.5 6.1 7.5   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 13.7 12.1 15.0   28.6 28.4 28.7
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 360 165 195   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 345 160 185   107,010 52,970 54,035
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 0 0 0   18,915 8,950 9,965
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 0 0 0   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 15 0 10   2,010 1,025 990
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   75 45 25
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 355 165 190   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 280 125 155   68,380 34,365 34,015
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 20 0 10   32,960 15,460 17,500
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 20 10 10   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 30 20 15   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   315 145 175
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 275 130 145   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 100 50 50   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 95 45 50   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 40 15 20   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 15 10 0   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 75 45 30   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 25 30   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 25 25 0   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 50 40 15   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 10 10   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 20 15 0   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 0   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 145 45 100   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 35 20 15   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 55 10 50   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 10   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 35 15 20   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   3,325 1,070 2,255
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 275 130 145   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 200 95 105   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 10 0 10   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 10 0   460 220 240
Humanities 0 0 0   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 35 10 20   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 0 10 0   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 20 0 15   2,975 1,590 1,385
Other 47 0 0 0   10 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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 275 130 145   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 240 130 110   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 205 100 105   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 30 30 10   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 35 0 30   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 87.3 100.0 75.9   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 74.5 76.9 72.4   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 12.5 23.1 9.1   18.2 19.7 16.7
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 235 125 105   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 20 10 0   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 25 10 20   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 20 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 0 0 0   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 0 10   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 50 15 40   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 30 35 0   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 70 30 40   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 0   1,800 1,385 420
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 235 125 110   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 75 35 40   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 25 25 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 10 10 0   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 25 15 10   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 20 10 15   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 0 0 10   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 15 10 0   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 60 25 35   13,865 6,425 7,440
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 205 100 110   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 35 10 35   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 35 35 0   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 135 60 75   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 10 10 0   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 35 15 20   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 90 35 60   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   885 585 300
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
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 60 175 95 75   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 150 75 70   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 20 15 0   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 0 0 0   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 0 0 0   1,620 1,150 470
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 230 125 100   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 18,003 35,634 12,380   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 29,368 40,515 15,374   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 125 65 55   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,035 52,712 21,186   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,767 56,604 16,884   35,708 39,008 32,037
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
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 265 130 135   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 22,062 35,634 12,483   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 96 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 86.2 93.6 65.6   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 9.0 1.7 24.1   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 4.5 1.1 12.0   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Shellbrook No. 493, Rural municipality   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 140   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 63,866   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan (Code4716046) (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 6, 2024).