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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 10,304   913,462
Population in 2001 1 10,466A   908,007
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -1.5   0.6
Total private dwellings 2 4,906   425,681
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 4,082   376,829
Population density per square kilometre 17.6   17.3
Land area (square km) 585.27   52,917.45
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 10,185 5,000 5,180   903,090 435,570 467,520
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 900 505 390   24,175 11,770 12,405
North American Indian - single response 6 95 50 40   15,240 7,320 7,915
Métis - single response 785 445 340   7,680 3,940 3,740
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   320 140 180
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 15 10 10   100 35 60
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   830 325 505
Non-Aboriginal identity population 9,285 4,495 4,795   878,915 423,800 455,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 10,185 5,000 5,180   903,090 435,570 467,525
Registered Indian 9 80 40 40   12,425 5,860 6,565
Not a registered Indian 10,105 4,960 5,140   890,665 429,710 460,960
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 900 510 390   24,175 11,770 12,405
0 to 4 years 20 15 0   1,745 875 870
5 to 9 years 65 35 30   2,075 1,065 1,015
10 to 14 years 60 15 40   2,480 1,235 1,240
15 to 19 years 120 50 65   2,430 1,170 1,260
20 to 24 years 80 55 25   1,900 945 955
25 to 29 years 50 15 30   1,590 745 845
30 to 34 years 40 10 30   1,630 705 920
35 to 39 years 50 30 20   1,705 775 930
40 to 44 years 85 65 20   1,925 915 1,005
45 to 49 years 70 40 30   1,930 910 1,020
50 to 54 years 95 65 30   1,590 800 785
55 to 59 years 105 65 40   1,225 635 590
60 to 64 years 10 15 0   705 390 320
65 to 69 years 0 10 0   440 235 205
70 to 74 years 15 10 0   350 190 160
75 to 79 years 0 0 10   195 75 120
80 to 84 years 15 10 0   95 25 70
85 years and over 0 0 0   145 60 85
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 37.1 41.3 27.2   29.5 28.9 30.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 83.3 86.3 80.8   73.9 73.0 74.8
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 755 440 310   17,870 8,590 9,280
Not in a common-law relationship 665 400 270   15,585 7,485 8,100
In a common-law relationship 85 40 45   2,285 1,105 1,180
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 755 440 310   17,870 8,590 9,280
Never legally married (single) 14 290 130 160   8,490 4,250 4,235
Legally married (and not separated) 15 360 225 135   6,655 3,330 3,330
Separated, but still legally married 16 25 20 10   785 320 465
Divorced 17 65 55 10   1,255 525 725
Widowed 18 10 10 0   690 160 520
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 475   11,525
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 97.9   70.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.1   6.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.0
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   3.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   12.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   4.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 395   6,530
Number of rented dwellings 23 80   3,200
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 380   7,490
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 95   4,035
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 200   5,345
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 180   4,080
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 85   2,100
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 7.4   6.5
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.1   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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 900 505 385   24,115 11,730 12,385
Spouses 360 225 140   6,585 3,305 3,285
Common-law partners 85 40 45   2,280 1,105 1,175
Lone parents 40 10 35   2,025 355 1,670
Children in census families 350 180 170   9,945 5,215 4,730
Persons not in census families 55 55 0   3,280 1,760 1,520
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 895 505 390   24,175 11,770 12,405
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 0 0 0   4,980 2,385 2,590
Knowledge of English only 28 610 330 280   15,735 7,670 8,070
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   45 15 30
Knowledge of English and French only 30 275 170 100   3,195 1,615 1,585
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 10 10   210 80 130
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.0 0.0 0.0   18.1 17.6 18.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   11.3 11.4 11.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.0 0.0 0.0   20.6 20.3 20.9
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 900 510 390   23,700 11,595 12,105
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 745 435 315   20,430 10,025 10,405
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 90 40 50   2,080 955 1,120
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 45 30 15   730 355 370
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 10 10   410 215 195
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   50 40 10
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 880 495 385   22,415 10,885 11,530
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 555 325 225   14,370 7,215 7,155
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 210 115 95   4,770 2,235 2,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 50 20 30   1,670 740 930
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 55 25 30   1,475 645 830
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 10   130 50 75
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 755 440 310   17,870 8,590 9,280
No certificate, diploma or degree 305 165 135   6,510 3,300 3,210
High school certificate or equivalent 35 165 75 95   3,800 1,530 2,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 110 95 20   2,425 1,545 875
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 90 60 25   2,870 1,250 1,620
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 20 10   565 255 305
University certificate or degree 55 30 25   1,705 710 995
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 195 100 95   4,335 2,115 2,220
No certificate, diploma or degree 105 50 50   2,545 1,335 1,210
High school certificate or equivalent 38 60 20 40   1,165 460 705
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   155 115 35
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 20 15 0   230 115 110
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   50 15 25
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   190 70 120
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 85 30 55   3,220 1,450 1,770
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 0   635 375 260
High school certificate or equivalent 41 35 0 30   845 340 510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 15 0   420 260 160
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 15 10 10   680 230 450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   130 65 70
University certificate or degree 10 0 15   500 185 315
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 425 280 140   9,085 4,425 4,655
No certificate, diploma or degree 160 95 65   2,625 1,305 1,320
High school certificate or equivalent 44 75 45 25   1,630 665 965
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 85 65 20   1,670 1,045 625
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 55 35 15   1,850 825 1,025
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 0   350 165 185
University certificate or degree 30 30 0   955 425 530
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 750 440 310   17,870 8,590 9,280
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 470 235 230   10,310 4,830 5,480
Education 25 20 0   515 205 315
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 15 0   135 65 75
Humanities 10 0 0   395 170 225
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 10   600 155 440
Business, management and public administration 20 0 20   1,635 385 1,250
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   135 65 65
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 10 10   365 155 210
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 80 80 0   1,865 1,725 135
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 10 0   175 140 35
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 50 30 20   905 140 765
Personal, protective and transportation services 45 35 10   835 555 280
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 755 445 310   17,870 8,590 9,280
In the labour force 49 555 355 200   11,250 5,675 5,575
Employed 50 455 305 155   9,510 4,810 4,695
Unemployed 51 100 50 45   1,735 860 880
Not in the labour force 52 200 90 110   6,620 2,915 3,705
Participation rate 53 73.5 79.8 64.5   63.0 66.1 60.1
Employment rate 54 60.3 68.5 50.0   53.2 56.0 50.6
Unemployment rate 55 18.0 14.1 22.5   15.4 15.2 15.8
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 530 335 195   10,810 5,485 5,320
A Management occupations 57 40 15 25   720 370 355
B Business, finance and administration occupations 50 20 35   1,625 430 1,200
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 20 20 0   440 325 110
D Health occupations 35 25 0   505 95 410
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30 25 0   1,010 335 670
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 10 10   295 100 195
G Sales and service occupations 115 40 75   2,920 1,095 1,825
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 105 100 0   1,535 1,420 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 55 0   1,135 975 160
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 60 25 35   630 345 290
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 525 335 195   10,810 5,490 5,320
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 50 55 0   1,125 930 195
Construction 45 45 0   620 585 30
Manufacturing 85 50 35   980 630 345
Wholesale trade 15 15 0   255 170 85
Retail trade 90 40 50   1,245 495 745
Finance and real estate 15 10 0   315 125 190
Health care and social services 75 40 35   1,170 210 965
Educational services 30 20 10   675 225 445
Business services 40 20 20   1,420 785 630
Other services 80 35 45   3,005 1,325 1,680
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 460 305 150   9,510 4,810 4,695
Worked at home 30 20 10   510 240 275
Worked outside Canada 20 15 10   35 20 15
No fixed workplace address 95 95 10   1,630 1,270 360
Worked at usual place 315 180 140   7,340 3,285 4,055
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 20 10 10   5,180 2,270 2,910
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 290 165 120   1,430 660 775
Worked in a different census division (county) 10 10 0   655 300 355
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   70 55 10
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
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 60 410 270 140   8,970 4,555 4,410
Car, truck, van, as driver 315 210 105   6,200 3,290 2,910
Car, truck, van, as passenger 80 45 30   1,165 550 615
Public transit 0 0 0   480 185 295
Walked or bicycled 10 0 0   950 450 495
All other modes 0 10 0   175 80 95
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 525 325 205   11,775 5,855 5,915
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 22,265 28,423 9,855   17,048 21,057 13,250
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,723 30,657 17,918   23,560 28,042 19,122
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 200 120 80   4,815 2,565 2,250
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 37,080 39,481 26,701   32,744 35,281 28,920
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 39,633 42,587 35,083   37,199 41,588 32,188
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 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 690 425 270   16,245 7,865 8,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 20,166 28,443 12,156   16,146 19,133 14,372
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 74.0 74.1 71.6   75.0 78.9 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 16.8 14.4 22.6   18.3 14.0 23.8
Other money - As a % of total income 9.2 10.6 5.5   6.7 7.0 6.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Yarmouth, Municipal district   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 475   11,530
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 49,076   38,183

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (Code1202004) (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 29, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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