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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 74,237   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 75,481   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -1.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 38,801   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 31,557   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 1.7   4.4
Land area (square km) 44,728.72   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 73,440 36,640 36,800   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,155 1,935 2,225   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 1,565 775 785   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 2,465 1,120 1,340   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 10 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 95 30 70   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 30 0 30   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 69,280 34,705 34,575   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 73,440 36,640 36,800   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 1,210 585 620   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 72,230 36,055 36,180   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,155 1,930 2,230   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 300 170 130   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 380 160 225   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 520 230 295   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 490 235 250   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 275 125 150   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 245 145 100   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 245 120 125   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 305 140 165   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 255 105 150   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 355 160 190   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 235 110 130   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 195 90 105   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 150 55 90   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 75 35 40   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 75 30 40   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 20 0 15   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 20 10 10   835 320 520
85 years and over 30 0 25   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 27.3 26.5 28.2   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 71.0 71.2 71.0   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,955 1,375 1,580   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 2,475 1,225 1,250   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 475 150 330   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,955 1,375 1,580   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 1,355 710 645   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 1,040 535 510   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 130 40 90   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 330 70 260   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 100 20 80   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 2,020   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 61.0   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.2   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.5   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 1.2   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 13.6   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.5   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 16.6   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 1,280   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 705   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,535   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 485   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,075   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 670   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 275   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.4   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.0   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 4,150 1,930 2,220   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 1,025 520 505   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 475 150 330   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 235 35 200   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 1,785 865 920   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 625 355 265   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,155 1,930 2,225   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 210 95 115   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 3,700 1,730 1,970   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 190 85 105   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 65 20 40   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 4.4 4.4 4.7   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.8 1.0 0.9   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 4.8 4.4 4.9   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 4,105 1,905 2,205   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,085 1,480 1,600   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) 585 255 330   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 240 100 140   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 185 60 125   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 0 10   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,860 1,765 2,090   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,915 925 990   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) 970 420 550   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 645 275 365   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 300 140 165   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 35 10 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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,955 1,375 1,580   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,130 520 610   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 895 420 470   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 355 240 115   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 380 125 255   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 100 20 75   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 95 45 55   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 765 360 405   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 450 180 270   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 255 125 130   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 40 40 10   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 15 10 10   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 485 270 220   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 140 85 55   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 210 105 100   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 40 15   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 25 10 15   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,490 665 825   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 405 200 200   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 410 185 225   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 235 140 90   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 305 95 215   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 75 15 65   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 65 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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,955 1,375 1,580   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,030 945 1,085   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 50 15 35   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 15 0 15   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 50 10 40   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 190 15 180   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 35 15   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 260 240 15   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45 30 10   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 165 35 130   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 105 45 60   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,955 1,375 1,580   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 2,060 1,030 1,035   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 1,865 920 950   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 195 115 80   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 890 340 550   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 69.7 74.9 65.5   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 63.1 66.9 60.1   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 9.5 11.2 7.7   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 2,040 1,020 1,015   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 130 55 70   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 210 25 190   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 40 40 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 60 30 30   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 110 25 80   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 30 20 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 745 190 555   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 450 415 35   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 180 145 30   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 90 75 15   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 2,035 1,020 1,015   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 215 205 15   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 200 175 25   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 195 150 45   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 30 10 15   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 330 120 200   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 40 20 20   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 170 30 135   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 55 10 50   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 205 125 80   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 595 175 425   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,870 915 950   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 115 50 70   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 10 0 10   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 280 185 95   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 1,465 680 785   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 785 310 475   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 620 330 285   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 15 15 0   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 45 30 20   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   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 1,745 865 880   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,250 615 635   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 205 155 55   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 55 0 50   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 185 60 130   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 45 40 10   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 2,085 1,040 1,050   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,656 24,234 11,353   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 24,702 31,230 18,265   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 850 445 400   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,677 52,131 26,809   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 42,171 50,237 33,266   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 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,750 1,280 1,470   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,069 19,497 13,968   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 79.5 86.4 70.6   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.2 9.0 23.8   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 5.3 5.1 5.7   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 2,015   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 46,053   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. East Kootenay Health Service Delivery Area, British Columbia (Code5911) (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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