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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 38,243   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 40,856   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -6.4   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 16,923   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 14,549   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 0.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 73,440.94   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 38,125 19,540 18,580   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 7,180 3,630 3,545   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 5,755 2,960 2,790   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 1,205 580 615   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 15 10 10   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 10 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 200 75 125   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 30,945 15,910 15,035   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 38,125 19,545 18,585   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 5,655 2,870 2,780   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 32,470 16,670 15,800   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 7,180 3,635 3,550   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 545 275 275   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 785 380 405   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 760 400 365   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 785 430 350   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 520 305 215   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 460 225 240   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 455 210 250   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 505 250 250   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 460 210 250   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 585 295 290   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 430 220 215   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 310 165 145   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 225 95 135   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 130 65 65   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 100 35 65   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 50 35 10   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 30 20 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 25 10 15   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 27.2 25.6 28.6   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 70.9 71.1 70.6   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 5,085 2,580 2,505   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 4,105 2,125 1,980   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 985 455 525   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 5,085 2,580 2,505   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 2,990 1,665 1,325   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 1,595 725 870   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 115 55 55   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 230 80 145   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 160 55 105   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 2,770   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 76.7   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.2   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.3   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.4   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 8.8   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 7.6   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 1,535   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 760   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,580   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 1,185   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,075   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 1,065   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 625   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 4.3   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 7,165 3,625 3,540   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 1,550 695 855   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 980 460 520   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 535 180 355   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 3,125 1,675 1,455   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 965 615 345   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 7,180 3,630 3,550   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 1,600 780 820   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 5,440 2,795 2,635   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 120 45 75   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 20 10 10   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 17.1 17.2 16.8   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 7.1 6.9 7.3   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 22.3 21.5 23.1   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 7,075 3,575 3,500   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 6,100 3,090 3,005   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) 515 230 285   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 405 205 200   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 55 50 0   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 6,630 3,360 3,270   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 4,290 2,200 2,085   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) 1,295 640 660   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 950 455 490   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 100 60 35   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 5,090 2,580 2,505   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,645 1,415 1,230   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 1,290 650 640   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 440 255 185   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 440 160 285   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 100 30 70   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 165 75 90   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 1,305 740 565   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 805 450 355   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 395 240 155   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 35 25   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 35 15 25   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 920 435 485   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 335 170 170   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 325 165 160   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 65 35 25   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 110 25 85   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 15 10   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 55 25 30   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 2,515 1,235 1,285   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,210 645 565   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 550 240 310   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 315 185 135   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 275 105 170   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 10 50   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 105 45 55   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 5,085 2,580 2,505   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,940 2,065 1,870   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 135 35 95   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 0 15   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 40 25 15   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 75 10 70   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 275 50 220   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 20 15 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 10 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 255 245 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 70 55 20   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 150 35 115   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 105 35 70   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 5,085 2,580 2,505   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 2,990 1,665 1,320   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 2,310 1,275 1,030   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 680 390 290   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 2,095 915 1,180   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 58.8 64.5 52.7   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 45.4 49.4 41.1   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 22.7 23.4 22.0   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 2,720 1,525 1,190   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 125 45 80   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 185 20 165   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 95 55 35   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 55 0 55   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 290 75 215   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 40 25 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 660 175 485   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 535 480 50   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 305 255 40   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 430 380 50   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 2,715 1,525 1,190   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 445 355 85   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 95 85 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 570 510 60   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 40 25 10   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 165 40 130   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 55 0 55   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 200 20 180   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 205 40 160   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 190 115 75   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 750 325 425   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 2,305 1,275 1,030   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 110 50 60   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 340 255 85   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 1,850 970 885   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 995 420 575   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 820 535 280   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (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 2,195 1,230 970   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,500 855 650   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 290 205 80   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 10 10 10   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 340 125 215   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 55 45 15   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 2,900 1,565 1,330   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 18,000 24,521 13,030   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 26,048 32,175 18,861   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,010 580 430   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 40,579 47,512 28,355   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,610 49,175 31,507   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 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 4,495 2,275 2,220   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,617 15,465 12,679   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.7 84.2 65.1   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 18.8 12.3 29.0   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 4.5 3.6 5.8   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Bulkley-Nechako (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 2,770   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 43,760   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia (Code5951) (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 9, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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