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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area
British Columbia
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 137,632   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 144,089   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -4.5   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 59,938   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 54,282   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 0.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 172,714.41   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 136,770 69,020 67,745   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 17,980 8,990 8,985   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 10,720 5,400 5,325   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 6,630 3,320 3,305   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 25 10 15   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 120 55 65   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 485 210 275   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 118,790 60,035 58,760   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 136,770 69,020 67,745   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 9,855 4,905 4,950   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 126,915 64,120 62,795   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 17,980 8,990 8,985   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 1,570 765 805   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 1,995 1,095 905   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 1,930 1,085 850   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 1,790 975 810   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 1,385 700 685   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 1,195 585 615   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 1,195 525 670   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 1,335 590 750   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 1,400 580 825   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 1,200 620 580   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 1,025 505 520   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 725 355 370   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 445 240 205   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 345 185 165   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 215 90 130   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 100 50 45   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 80 35 40   835 320 520
85 years and over 40 15 20   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 26.3 24.1 28.6   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.4 67.3 71.6   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 12,485 6,045 6,435   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 10,075 4,905 5,170   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 2,410 1,145 1,260   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 12,480 6,050 6,435   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 7,030 3,805 3,225   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 3,640 1,700 1,945   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 660 225 430   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 760 245 515   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 395 80 315   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 7,760   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 65.1   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.9   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.2   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.1   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 12.8   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 6.4   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 4,155   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 3,000   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 5,705   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 2,050   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 3,520   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 2,805   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 1,440   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.5   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.7   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 17,955 8,975 8,980   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 3,580 1,655 1,930   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 2,400 1,145 1,255   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 1,445 295 1,150   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 7,770 4,390 3,385   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 2,750 1,495 1,255   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 17,975 8,990 8,985   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 2,265 1,045 1,225   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 15,005 7,620 7,385   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 10 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 580 280 295   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 120 40 80   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 10.2 9.5 10.9   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 3.3 3.2 3.4   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 12.6 11.6 13.6   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 17,635 8,815 8,820   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 13,815 6,960 6,855   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) 2,310 1,120 1,190   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 1,200 550 650   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 300 175 125   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 10 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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 16,410 8,225 8,185   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 8,500 4,385 4,115   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) 5,035 2,415 2,620   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 2,420 1,180 1,245   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 430 225 200   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 25 20 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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 12,480 6,050 6,430   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,675 2,990 2,685   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 3,055 1,400 1,650   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,515 890 625   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 1,525 525 1,005   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 235 55 185   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 475 185 285   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 3,175 1,675 1,500   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,935 1,035 895   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 845 470 375   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 140 75 65   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 215 80 130   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 0 20   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 15 10 10   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 2,395 1,110 1,280   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 790 425 365   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 725 325 395   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 325 170 155   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 380 130 250   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 45 20 30   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 125 45 75   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 6,130 2,885 3,250   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,360 1,250 1,105   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 1,450 585 865   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 955 595 355   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 890 300 590   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 160 30 130   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 320 115 200   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 12,480 6,050 6,435   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 8,725 4,390 4,335   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 295 60 235   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 35 20 20   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 125 70 60   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 255 75 180   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 885 185 700   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 20 0 10   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 25 0 15   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 905 885 15   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 205 160 50   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 620 70 555   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 380 125 250   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 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 12,480 6,050 6,435   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 8,010 4,260 3,750   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 6,515 3,445 3,065   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 1,495 810 685   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 4,475 1,790 2,680   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 64.2 70.4 58.3   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 52.2 56.9 47.6   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 18.7 19.0 18.3   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 		Northern Interior 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 7,540 4,020 3,515   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 315 150 160   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 945 180 770   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 220 170 50   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 185 0 180   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 680 155 525   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 95 45 50   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 2,185 680 1,505   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,440 1,335 105   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 740 650 95   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 735 645 90   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 		Northern Interior 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 7,540 4,025 3,515   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 950 815 140   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 370 335 35   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 1,165 1,030 130   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 190 150 35   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 770 275 495   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 170 30 135   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 635 85 550   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 425 90 335   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 890 480 410   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 1,975 730 1,250   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 		Northern Interior 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 6,515 3,445 3,065   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 325 170 160   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 950 730 215   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 5,230 2,545 2,690   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 3,700 1,660 2,040   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 1,340 775 565   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 165 95 70   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 35 20 15   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 		Northern Interior 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 6,180 3,275 2,905   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 4,360 2,330 2,035   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 730 440 290   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 110 30 80   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 840 385 455   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 140 90 50   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 		Northern Interior 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 8,065 4,190 3,870   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 18,101 24,964 14,120   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 26,176 32,420 19,419   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 2,975 1,765 1,210   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 39,886 48,479 29,908   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 42,282 48,886 32,697   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 		Northern Interior 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 11,330 5,480 5,850   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,060 20,116 13,708   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 78.7 84.8 69.6   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 17.6 11.6 26.5   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 3.7 3.5 4.0   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 7,760   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 45,141   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Northern Interior Health Service Delivery Area, British Columbia (Code5952) (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).

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