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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Eel River Bar First Nation
New Brunswick
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 357   729,997
Population in 2001 1 346   729,498
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 3.2   0.1
Total private dwellings 2 172   331,619
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 145   295,871
Population density per square kilometre 182.2   10.2
Land area (square km) 1.95   71,355.12
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 360 170 185   719,650 351,150 368,500
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 315 155 165   17,655 8,645 9,005
North American Indian - single response 6 310 145 160   12,385 5,810 6,570
Métis - single response 0 0 0   4,270 2,455 1,815
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   185 75 115
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   100 55 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 10 0 0   710 255 455
Non-Aboriginal identity population 40 15 20   701,995 342,505 359,490
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 360 170 185   719,650 351,145 368,500
Registered Indian 9 305 145 160   10,865 5,250 5,610
Not a registered Indian 50 20 25   708,785 345,900 362,890
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 315 155 165   17,655 8,645 9,010
0 to 4 years 25 10 15   1,350 690 660
5 to 9 years 35 15 15   1,610 815 795
10 to 14 years 40 25 15   1,495 715 780
15 to 19 years 25 10 10   1,695 885 810
20 to 24 years 20 10 10   1,240 615 625
25 to 29 years 25 10 15   1,135 500 635
30 to 34 years 15 0 15   1,065 540 525
35 to 39 years 20 10 15   1,445 720 725
40 to 44 years 25 15 15   1,425 675 750
45 to 49 years 25 15 10   1,360 660 695
50 to 54 years 20 15 10   1,285 650 640
55 to 59 years 15 0 0   940 485 455
60 to 64 years 10 0 0   505 235 270
65 to 69 years 15 0 10   520 205 315
70 to 74 years 0 10 0   260 145 115
75 to 79 years 10 10 10   155 70 85
80 to 84 years 0 0 10   90 35 55
85 years and over 0 0 0   85 10 75
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 27.5 27.3 27.8   31.5 31.1 31.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.3 64.5 69.7   74.8 74.3 75.2
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 220 100 110   13,200 6,430 6,775
Not in a common-law relationship 170 80 90   11,075 5,360 5,710
In a common-law relationship 45 20 20   2,130 1,070 1,065
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 220 105 115   13,200 6,425 6,775
Never legally married (single) 14 135 65 65   6,225 3,265 2,960
Legally married (and not separated) 15 45 25 20   4,565 2,210 2,355
Separated, but still legally married 16 10 10 10   765 340 425
Divorced 17 15 10 10   1,140 535 605
Widowed 18 15 0 10   505 80 425
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 140   8,645
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 100.0   72.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.3
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   3.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   13.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.5
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   4.7
Number of owned dwellings 22 85   4,855
Number of rented dwellings 23 25   2,455
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 60   5,465
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 90   3,175
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 60   3,470
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 45   3,115
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 45   2,060
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 0.0   1.1
Average number of persons per room 0.4   0.4
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 315 150 165   17,585 8,600 8,985
Spouses 45 25 20   4,510 2,180 2,325
Common-law partners 45 25 20   2,125 1,065 1,060
Lone parents 40 0 35   1,445 245 1,200
Children in census families 135 70 65   6,880 3,655 3,220
Persons not in census families 55 35 20   2,625 1,450 1,175
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 315 150 165   17,650 8,645 9,010
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 35 20 20   3,490 1,700 1,795
Knowledge of English only 28 240 115 125   8,735 4,170 4,565
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   1,085 535 550
Knowledge of English and French only 30 45 20 25   4,230 2,190 2,040
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   115 55 60
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 6.3 6.7 6.1   18.1 18.3 18.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 3.2 0.0 6.1   8.7 8.8 8.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 11.1 13.3 12.1   19.8 19.7 19.9
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 315 150 165   17,385 8,515 8,865
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 280 135 140   14,935 7,365 7,575
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 20 10 15   1,225 580 645
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 15 10 0   830 395 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 0 0   360 170 190
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   30 10 20
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 295 140 150   16,305 7,955 8,350
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 220 110 110   10,655 5,310 5,345
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 55 25 30   3,000 1,490 1,510
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 15 10 0   1,655 730 925
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 10   860 370 485
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 0   135 50 80
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 215 100 110   13,205 6,430 6,775
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 20 30   5,180 2,620 2,565
High school certificate or equivalent 35 40 20 20   2,775 1,190 1,585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55 25 25   1,930 1,305 630
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 55 30 25   2,115 880 1,235
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   360 150 210
University certificate or degree 10 10 10   840 285 555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 40 20 20   2,935 1,500 1,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 10 15   1,735 900 830
High school certificate or equivalent 38 15 0 10   785 385 405
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   105 85 25
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 10 0   230 105 120
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   10 10 10
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   70 25 45
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 45 20 25   2,195 1,040 1,155
No certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   480 285 195
High school certificate or equivalent 41 15 10 0   635 270 370
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 0 10   345 220 130
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 0   470 190 280
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   70 25 40
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   195 55 140
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 105 60 50   6,960 3,425 3,535
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 10   2,250 1,170 1,080
High school certificate or equivalent 44 15 10 10   1,280 525 755
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 15 10   1,295 860 435
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 35 15 15   1,340 555 785
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   245 115 135
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   540 190 345
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 215 105 110   13,205 6,430 6,775
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 90 40 50   7,955 3,805 4,150
Education 10 10 0   285 60 220
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   80 35 50
Humanities 10 10 0   185 55 130
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 0   425 90 330
Business, management and public administration 15 0 10   1,060 225 835
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   50 25 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   205 95 105
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 30 25 0   1,260 1,135 125
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 25 10 15   305 230 70
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 15 0 10   615 100 520
Personal, protective and transportation services 20 15 10   775 560 215
Other 47 0 0 0   0 0 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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 215 100 115   13,200 6,430 6,770
In the labour force 49 130 70 60   8,280 4,295 3,985
Employed 50 90 50 45   6,560 3,245 3,315
Unemployed 51 35 20 15   1,720 1,050 670
Not in the labour force 52 85 30 55   4,925 2,135 2,785
Participation rate 53 60.5 70.0 52.2   62.7 66.8 58.9
Employment rate 54 41.9 50.0 39.1   49.7 50.5 49.0
Unemployment rate 55 26.9 28.6 25.0   20.8 24.4 16.8
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 120 65 55   7,945 4,115 3,830
A Management occupations 57 10 10 0   435 225 215
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10 0 10   1,020 235 780
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 10 0   355 270 80
D Health occupations 0 0 0   290 55 235
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 0 15   605 135 465
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   130 60 70
G Sales and service occupations 20 10 20   2,370 865 1,505
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 10 10 0   1,260 1,140 120
I Occupations unique to primary industry 40 35 10   1,010 840 170
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 0 0 0   470 290 175
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 120 65 55   7,945 4,115 3,830
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 45 35 10   1,135 940 195
Construction 0 10 0   540 480 60
Manufacturing 10 0 0   705 470 240
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   100 75 20
Retail trade 10 0 0   825 320 505
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   135 60 75
Health care and social services 25 0 15   980 145 835
Educational services 10 0 10   410 90 320
Business services 0 0 0   970 560 415
Other services 35 15 15   2,145 980 1,165
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 90 50 40   6,560 3,245 3,315
Worked at home 0 0 0   220 95 120
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 15 15 0   1,160 830 325
Worked at usual place 70 40 35   5,180 2,315 2,865
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 50 25 25   2,720 1,090 1,635
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 15 10 10   1,625 735 890
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   720 405 315
Worked in a different province 10 0 10   115 85 30
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
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 90 50 40   6,335 3,145 3,190
Car, truck, van, as driver 70 40 30   4,335 2,260 2,075
Car, truck, van, as passenger 0 0 0   875 385 490
Public transit 0 0 0   115 40 70
Walked or bicycled 15 10 0   880 375 505
All other modes 0 0 0   140 90 50
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 130 65 60   8,315 4,155 4,155
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 12,640 15,904 10,208   14,593 15,606 13,072
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 17,311 17,404 17,213   20,137 22,483 17,791
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 40 10 25   3,150 1,505 1,645
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 31,616 35,200 31,552   30,012 34,559 27,129
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,196 35,688 30,380   32,475 37,256 28,086
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
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 200 95 105   12,145 5,925 6,220
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 14,816 15,552 14,048   15,065 16,316 13,957
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 64.6 69.0 53.4   70.5 73.2 67.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 30.3 24.8 33.1   24.4 21.7 27.6
Other money - As a % of total income 7.1 4.6 8.8   5.0 5.0 5.0
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Eel River Bar First Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 140   8,645
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 22,912   34,223

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Eel River Bar First Nation, New Brunswick (Code630129) (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 April 28, 2024).