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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 10,744   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 11,153   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -3.7   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 4,711   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 4,455   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 324.4   4.4
Land area (square km) 33.11   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 10,600 5,180 5,415   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,435 645 790   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 1,025 445 580   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 365 175 190   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 15 0 10   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 35 20 15   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 9,165 4,540 4,625   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 10,595 5,180 5,415   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 890 385 505   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 9,705 4,790 4,915   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,435 640 790   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 160 75 85   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 135 80 55   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 200 75 125   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 105 45 60   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 115 65 50   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 85 20 70   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 80 25 55   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 140 80 60   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 95 45 45   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 55 25 25   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 75 30 45   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 65 35 35   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 20 10 10   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 30 10 25   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 15 0 10   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 15 0 10   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 25 10 20   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 10 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.9 24.3 25.8   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 65.2 64.8 66.5   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 935 410 525   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 760 345 415   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 175 65 105   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 935 410 520   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 535 255 280   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 250 100 145   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 35 15 20   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 60 30 30   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 55 10 50   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 580   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 40.5   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.6   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.6   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.8   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 24.1   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 8.6   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 230   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 355   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 480   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 100   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 290   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 185   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 105   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 3.4   2.8
Average number of persons per room 0.5   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,435 640 790   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 230 95 130   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 170 65 105   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 115 15 105   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 670 320 350   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 235 135 100   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,430 645 790   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 215 95 120   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,160 525 630   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 40 15 25   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 10 10   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 13.6 10.1 15.8   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 5.2 3.1 6.3   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 15.0 14.7 15.2   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,400 635 765   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 855 385 475   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) 340 145 195   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 185 95 90   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 25 10 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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,275 570 705   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 315 145 170   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) 470 225 245   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 440 175 260   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 50 25 25   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 940 415 525   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 445 205 240   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 225 100 125   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 115 70 45   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 75 20 55   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 20   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 40 10 30   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 225 110 110   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 120 50 70   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 80 45 35   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 10   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 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 45 125   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 60 20 45   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 65 30 35   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 0 15   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 25 0 20   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 455 230 225   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 200 120 80   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 75 25 50   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 45 25   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 55 20 40   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 35 10 30   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 940 415 525   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 670 305 365   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 30 0 30   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 50 0 45   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 35 0 30   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15 0 15   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 85 80 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 10   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 30 10 20   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 0 10   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 940 410 520   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 560 280 270   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 475 260 220   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 80 25 55   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 380 130 250   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 59.6 68.3 51.9   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 50.5 63.4 42.3   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 14.3 8.9 20.4   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 510 265 245   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 20 10 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 35 10 25   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 0 10 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 95 20 75   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 160 45 115   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 65 55 10   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 50 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 60 65 0   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 515 270 245   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 90 80 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 15 10 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 95 95 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 20 10 15   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 55 10 40   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 55 10 45   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 30 10 20   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 30 15 15   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 120 30 90   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 475 255 215   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 25 0 20   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 35 15 20   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 415 230 180   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 325 160 165   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 75 65 15   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 10 0   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 10 10 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 		Williams Lake, City   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 60 450 250 195   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 265 160 105   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 120 65 50   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 45 10 30   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 20 15 0   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 590 295 295   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,089 31,389 6,005   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,990 36,101 15,942   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 240 150 95   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 49,731 56,300 22,569   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,767 52,081 25,177   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 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 875 395 480   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,847 17,530 13,150   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 75.7 87.7 57.1   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 22.1 10.8 38.6   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 1.8 0.6 3.6   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Williams Lake, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 580   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 49,420   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Williams Lake, British Columbia (Code5941009) (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).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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