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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 24,138   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 24,275   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -0.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 10,424   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 9,946   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 5.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 4,547.64   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 23,820 11,660 12,155   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,475 680 795   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 555 270 280   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 895 405 490   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 30 0 30   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 22,345 10,980 11,360   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 23,820 11,665 12,160   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 390 195 195   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 23,430 11,465 11,965   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,475 680 795   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 140 80 65   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 160 85 75   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 175 75 95   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 135 50 90   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 85 40 45   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 75 35 40   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 85 35 50   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 160 85 80   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 70 45 25   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 90 40 50   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 80 40 40   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 85 35 45   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 50 15 35   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 30 10 25   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 30 10 20   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 10 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 10 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 28.2 27.5 28.9   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 67.8 64.7 71.1   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,000 440 565   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 870 395 475   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 130 40 85   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,000 435 560   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 425 200 220   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 350 205 145   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 55 0 50   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 145 20 125   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 25 10 20   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 715   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 49.0   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.9   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.7   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 21.0   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 16.1   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 405   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 305   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 605   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 105   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 400   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 230   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 85   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 2.8   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,470 675 790   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 345 200 145   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 125 40 90   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 125 15 115   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 620 305 320   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 245 120 130   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,475 680 795   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 35 15 20   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,380 650 725   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 0 35   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 2.4 1.5 3.1   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.7 0.0 0.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 2.4 2.2 2.5   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,445 665 775   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 935 450 485   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) 355 165 185   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 95 30 60   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 60 15 45   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,335 600 735   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 525 235 285   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) 475 230 245   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 180 55 120   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 140 75 70   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 15 10 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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,000 440 565   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 375 120 250   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 275 150 125   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 100 75 30   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 160 65 95   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 20 35   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 35 10 20   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 220 90 135   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 150 45 100   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 70 40 30   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   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 10 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 160 70 95   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 40 20 20   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 60 25 35   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 40 20 20   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 540 255 285   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 140 40 95   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 135 85 55   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 80 55 25   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 115 45 70   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 40 15 25   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 30 10 20   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,000 440 560   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 650 270 375   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 15 0 15   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 0 0 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 65 0 70   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 25 15 10   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 120 115 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 60 10 45   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 35 10 30   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,000 440 560   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 720 325 390   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 650 300 350   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 65 25 40   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 280 110 175   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 72.0 73.9 69.6   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 65.0 68.2 62.5   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 9.0 7.7 10.3   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 695 320 375   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 40 15 25   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 70 0 70   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 15 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 40 25 20   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 0 15   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 10 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 300 65 230   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 125 115 10   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 45 40 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 30 30 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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 695 315 375   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 55 55 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 70 60 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 60 50 10   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 125 60 65   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 60 10 50   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 10 0 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 75 40 35   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 235 50 185   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 650 300 350   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 25 10 20   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 115 60 55   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 505 230 275   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 305 100 205   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 185 110 75   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 20 20 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 		Cranbrook (CA)   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 60 620 290 330   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 415 195 220   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 75 70 10   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 50 0 50   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 65 15 50   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 10 10 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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 675 325 355   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 13,379 20,044 11,344   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 23,066 30,942 15,919   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 245 125 120   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,820 57,069 29,905   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 43,399 56,040 30,206   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 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 950 415 535   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,087 17,321 15,273   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 73.6 84.9 60.5   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 20.9 10.7 33.9   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 5.0 4.7 5.5   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Cranbrook (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 710   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 38,630   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Cranbrook, British Columbia (Code905) (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).

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