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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 27,759   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 25,599   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 8.4   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 15,237   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 12,180   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 7.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 3,778.08   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 27,510 13,370 14,145   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,485 870 610   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 1,155 660 495   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 255 170 85   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 10 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 60 30 25   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 26,025 12,495 13,535   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 27,510 13,365 14,145   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 1,005 580 420   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 26,510 12,785 13,725   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,485 870 615   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 80 35 50   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 110 55 55   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 200 150 50   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 140 95 45   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 105 90 15   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 55 30 20   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 120 80 40   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 95 50 45   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 165 100 60   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 90 40 50   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 70 50 20   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 70 30 40   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 50 30 20   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 45 20 20   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 30 0 25   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 35 10 20   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 15 0 10   835 320 520
85 years and over 10 0 10   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 31.9 26.6 38.4   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 73.7 72.4 74.8   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,095 630 465   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 895 505 390   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 200 125 70   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,095 630 460   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 555 355 200   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 335 165 170   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 35 25 10   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 130 75 60   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 10 30   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 695   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 70.5   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.3   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.9   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.9   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.2   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 11.5   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 400   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 260   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 475   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 215   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 325   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 230   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 135   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.2   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.2   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,480 870 615   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 300 155 145   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 195 125 75   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 120 55 65   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 620 415 205   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 240 120 120   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,485 870 610   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 235 130 105   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,205 710 495   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 30 30 10   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 10   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 12.1 10.9 13.9   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 7.4 8.0 5.7   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 15.8 14.9 17.2   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,465 865 600   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,215 700 515   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) 95 55 40   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 145 110 35   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 0 10   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,400 835 565   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 845 470 380   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) 255 175 75   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 275 175 100   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 25 15 10   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,090 630 460   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 430 235 190   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 215 120 95   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 180 115 65   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 190 105 85   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 15 0   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 60 40 15   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 250 185 60   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 145 95 45   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 65 50 15   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 10   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 15 15 0   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 170 110 60   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 45 30 15   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 50 25 25   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 15 0 10   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 30 25 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 545 300 245   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 160 85 75   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 85 40 45   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 110 75 35   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 150 80 70   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 25 15 10   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,090 630 460   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 645 360 285   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 10 0 10   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 35 20 15   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 10 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 25 10 15   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 40 15 25   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 10 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 130 125 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 20 20 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 85 0 80   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 75 60 15   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,095 630 460   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 775 495 280   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 705 450 250   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 70 45 30   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 320 140 180   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 70.8 78.6 60.9   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 64.4 71.4 54.3   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 9.0 9.1 10.7   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 755 485 270   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 35 25 15   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 80 10 80   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 20 15 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 15 0 20   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 50 0 45   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25 20 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 140 50 85   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 250 245 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 80 70 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 50 50 10   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 755 485 270   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 105 95 10   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 180 170 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 75 65 10   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 10 10 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 40 10 25   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 20 0 20   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 85 0 85   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 20 0 15   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 70 40 30   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 150 90 60   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 700 450 250   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 35 15 20   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 205 190 15   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 460 245 210   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 130 70 60   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 285 160 125   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 35 15 25   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   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 60 665 435 230   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 445 280 160   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 80 70 10   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 35 10 30   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 65 45 20   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 40 35 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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 745 465 280   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,838 18,293 15,346   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,177 28,910 18,944   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 305 200 110   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 37,480 46,828 32,058   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,970 47,409 31,840   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 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,035 600 435   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 15,885 17,876 13,071   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 78.1 85.7 65.0   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.9 9.6 24.9   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 6.9 4.9 10.7   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Sunshine Coast (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 690   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 37,753   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Sunshine Coast, British Columbia (Code5929) (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 8, 2024).

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