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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches
Quebec
(Health region)
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 393,669   7,546,131
Population in 2001 1 383,423   7,237,479
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.7   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 175,546   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 160,990   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 26.1   5.6
Land area (square km) 15,078.67   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 387,310 193,295 194,015   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,425 695 735   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 650 330 325   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 535 255 275   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 110 35 75   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 120 65 55   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 385,885 192,600 193,280   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 387,315 193,295 194,015   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 370 175 190   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 386,945 193,120 193,825   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,425 695 730   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 100 50 45   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 100 45 60   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 95 45 50   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 45 20 25   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 95 30 70   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 130 70 60   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 120 60 60   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 60 25 30   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 155 100 60   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 100 55 45   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 90 70 25   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 130 40 85   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 95 40 60   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 35 15 15   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 25 10 20   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 10 0 10   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 25 15 10   855 310 545
85 years and over 10 0 0   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 36.9 39.9 35.2   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 79.6 79.7 79.0   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,130 550 580   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 810 410 400   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 320 145 175   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,130 550 580   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 540 285 255   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 360 190 175   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 40 30 10   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 135 55 85   7,805 3,570 4,235
Widowed 18 55 0 55   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 975   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 69.2   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.6   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.0   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.1   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 17.9   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 2.6   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 660   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 315   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 740   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 240   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 555   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 275   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 140   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.1   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 1.0   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,420 690 730   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 360 185 175   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 320 145 175   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 65 30 35   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 400 185 210   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 280 150 130   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,425 695 730   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 45 15 30   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 1,020 480 540   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 340 180 160   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 20 15   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 3.1 2.2 4.1   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.8 0.0 2.0   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 2.8 1.4 4.1   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,415 680 735   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,245 610 630   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) 40 20 20   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 130 50 80   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,330 645 690   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 750 380 370   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) 195 115 80   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 340 135 205   12,910 6,010 6,900
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 10 0 10   1,955 975 985
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 30 10 25   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,135 555 580   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 305 155 150   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 225 100 125   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 310 170 140   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 170 85 85   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 15   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 95 30 65   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 145 50 95   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 35 15 20   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 50 25 30   3,710 1,640 2,070
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 10 25   1,290 770 520
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 15 10 15   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 40 250 135 120   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 45 25   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 55 40 15   2,455 1,085 1,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55 15 35   2,865 1,695 1,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 35 25 10   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 35 10 25   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 635 330 305   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 145 80 70   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 100 25 75   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 195 130 60   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 115 55 60   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 15 10   1,765 730 1,035
University certificate or degree 60 25 40   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,135 550 575   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 525 255 275   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 40 15 25   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 0 10   1,060 535 530
Humanities 50 30 25   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 40 0 35   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 125 20 100   6,180 1,805 4,370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   455 250 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 10 10   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 155 140 15   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 60 45 10   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 30 10 20   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 75 25 45   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,130 550 580   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 785 420 365   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 685 370 320   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 100 50 45   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 345 130 210   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 69.5 76.4 62.9   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 60.6 67.3 55.2   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 12.7 11.9 12.3   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 765 410 350   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 40 35 0   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 85 15 70   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 55 40 15   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 30 10 25   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 35 0 35   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 0 15   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 180 45 130   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 185 160 20   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 25 25 0   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 105 75 25   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 765 410 350   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 40 40 0   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 45 35 10   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 195 140 55   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 30 15 15   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 95 50 40   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 30 10 20   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 65 15 50   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 25 0 20   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 105 80 30   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 135 30 105   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 685 365 320   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 85 50 35   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 70 50 20   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 530 265 265   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 165 85 85   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 110 65 45   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 255 120 130   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   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 60 600 320 280   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 470 260 215   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 60 25 30   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 10 0 10   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 50 30 25   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 0 0 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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 780 425 360   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 20,862 26,613 15,368   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 23,481 26,779 19,574   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 345 185 160   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,535 35,420 24,359   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,426 36,431 27,648   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
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,090 550 545   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 22,941 27,659 18,662   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 67.4 74.9 57.9   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 20.2 15.0 27.1   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 12.3 10.3 14.7   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches (HR)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 975   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 44,504   41,843

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Région de la Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec (Code2412) (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 28, 2024).