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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Division No. 12
Saskatchewan
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 22,452   968,157
Population in 2001 1 23,697   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -5.3   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 9,356   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 8,485   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 1.6   1.6
Land area (square km) 13,887.41   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 22,180 11,120 11,060   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,690 1,360 1,335   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 1,905 955 945   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 760 390 370   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 10 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 15 0 10   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 19,490 9,755 9,730   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 22,180 11,120 11,060   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 2,005 1,025 980   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 20,175 10,095 10,080   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,690 1,360 1,335   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 270 150 115   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 310 165 145   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 335 165 170   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 315 180 135   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 215 100 110   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 125 55 70   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 180 90 90   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 135 55 85   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 155 85 70   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 190 90 100   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 135 65 65   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 95 40 50   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 90 40 45   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 50 35 15   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 25 15 15   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 25 0 20   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 30 10 25   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 22.5 20.9 23.8   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 66.2 64.3 67.8   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,780 875 900   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 1,510 745 765   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 270 135 135   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,780 880 905   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 1,000 520 480   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 490 250 245   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 70 40 35   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 125 55 75   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 85 15 70   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 895   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 88.8   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.4   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 2.8   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 5.0   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 425   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 110   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 590   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 305   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 260   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 345   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 285   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.1   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 12.8   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,695 1,360 1,335   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 465 235 225   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 275 135 135   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 315 95 220   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 1,335 735 600   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 305 155 150   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,695 1,360 1,335   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 745 390 355   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 1,880 940 940   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 60 25 35   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 24.7 24.6 24.7   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 12.2 12.9 11.2   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27.6 28.7 26.6   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,635 1,335 1,305   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,240 1,130 1,105   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) 85 40 45   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 295 150 140   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,425 1,205 1,220   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,665 830 835   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) 195 95 100   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 465 235 225   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 95 45 55   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,780 875 900   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 915 510 400   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 360 160 200   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 190 100 90   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 180 55 120   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 75 30 40   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 60 20 40   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 530 280 250   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 380 205 175   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 110 50 60   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 0 10   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 10 15 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 305 145 155   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 110 60 50   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 65 30 35   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 30 20   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 50 20 30   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 10   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 15 0 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 805 385 420   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 325 195 130   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 165 65 95   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 130 65 60   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 105 25 80   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 25 25   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 35 0 30   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,780 875 900   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,275 665 605   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 55 0 50   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 0 0 0   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 50 10 35   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 110 30 80   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15 0 10   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15 0 10   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 125 125 10   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 75 0 75   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 40 20 20   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,780 875 900   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 855 435 420   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 695 320 370   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 165 115 50   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 920 440 480   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 48.0 49.7 46.7   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 39.0 36.6 41.1   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 19.3 26.4 11.9   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 765 375 395   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 55 25 30   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 70 15 50   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 10 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 15 0 10   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 80 15 65   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 10   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 260 100 160   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 165 135 25   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 75 40 35   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 40 40 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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 770 375 395   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 85 55 30   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 50 50 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 60 40 15   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 10 0 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 85 25 60   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 15 0 10   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 85 15 70   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 65 15 55   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 100 55 45   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 215 115 100   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 695 325 370   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 65 35 30   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 55 40 15   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 575 245 325   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 190 95 95   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 70 30 40   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 295 105 190   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 15 10 10   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   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 60 630 285 345   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 515 245 270   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 55 15 40   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 20 0 15   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 35 15 15   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 10 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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 880 425 455   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 13,054 14,637 11,390   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 19,091 22,535 15,876   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 305 170 130   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 27,398 33,800 24,821   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 30,517 34,749 25,056   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
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,635 785 850   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 11,292 9,777 11,743   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 101 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 65.8 73.0 57.7   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 28.5 19.5 37.8   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 5.7 7.1 4.1   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 12 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 895   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 30,598   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 12, Saskatchewan (Code4712) (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 June 1, 2024).