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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Division No. 6
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 36,208   505,469
Population in 2001 1 36,208   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.0   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 16,544   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 14,232   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 2.2   1.4
Land area (square km) 16,237.24   370,494.89
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 35,650 17,230 18,425   500,605 243,965 256,640
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,020 445 580   23,450 11,520 11,925
North American Indian - single response 6 470 210 260   7,765 3,820 3,945
Métis - single response 235 90 145   6,470 3,165 3,310
Inuit - single response 45 10 35   4,715 2,365 2,345
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   290 110 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 260 125 130   4,205 2,070 2,140
Non-Aboriginal identity population 34,635 16,785 17,845   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 35,655 17,230 18,420   500,610 243,965 256,640
Registered Indian 9 375 130 245   6,610 3,180 3,425
Not a registered Indian 35,280 17,100 18,180   494,000 240,790 253,210
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,020 440 575   23,450 11,525 11,930
0 to 4 years 60 25 35   1,445 700 740
5 to 9 years 75 30 40   1,805 920 890
10 to 14 years 85 35 50   2,145 1,135 1,010
15 to 19 years 105 40 70   2,295 1,150 1,150
20 to 24 years 50 25 25   1,920 940 980
25 to 29 years 65 10 55   1,355 620 730
30 to 34 years 65 30 40   1,685 755 930
35 to 39 years 95 55 40   1,845 905 935
40 to 44 years 95 45 50   1,830 825 1,005
45 to 49 years 75 35 35   1,830 950 880
50 to 54 years 60 25 35   1,560 780 780
55 to 59 years 55 15 40   1,380 720 655
60 to 64 years 50 40 10   795 415 385
65 to 69 years 20 10 10   610 300 310
70 to 74 years 20 10 15   450 195 260
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   265 120 145
80 to 84 years 25 0 20   155 60 95
85 years and over 0 0 0   65 20 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 34.8 37.7 31.2   32.3 31.9 32.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 78.4 79.5 78.3   77.0 76.1 77.8
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 800 350 450   18,050 8,765 9,285
Not in a common-law relationship 770 325 440   15,430 7,475 7,950
In a common-law relationship 35 30 0   2,625 1,285 1,340
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 800 350 450   18,050 8,765 9,285
Never legally married (single) 14 290 170 120   8,280 4,245 4,035
Legally married (and not separated) 15 415 155 265   7,465 3,570 3,895
Separated, but still legally married 16 10 0 0   395 205 190
Divorced 17 40 15 25   1,060 545 515
Widowed 18 40 0 30   845 195 650
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 545   10,380
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 78.0   77.1
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.3   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.3   5.5
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   4.8
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 5.5   4.4
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.3
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   1.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 420   7,515
Number of rented dwellings 23 120   2,565
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 425   6,460
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 125   3,915
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 260   5,510
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 195   3,340
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 85   1,525
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.9   6.9
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.8   1.8
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,020 440 580   23,390 11,480 11,905
Spouses 410 150 260   7,385 3,555 3,835
Common-law partners 35 25 10   2,610 1,275 1,330
Lone parents 60 0 60   1,515 325 1,190
Children in census families 445 215 230   9,475 5,145 4,325
Persons not in census families 75 45 25   2,400 1,180 1,220
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,020 440 580   23,450 11,525 11,925
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 20 10 10   2,485 1,190 1,295
Knowledge of English only 28 955 415 535   19,815 9,855 9,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 40 10 25   1,060 420 640
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 10 0   85 55 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 1.0 0.0 1.7   9.7 9.4 10.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   7.4 7.2 7.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 2.0 2.3 1.7   10.6 10.3 10.9
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,015 440 570   23,190 11,380 11,815
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 845 390 455   20,410 10,035 10,375
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 60 15 45   1,380 620 760
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 60 25 35   900 470 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 50 0 40   480 250 230
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   10 0 0
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 960 420 540   22,005 10,820 11,180
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 730 335 395   15,345 7,720 7,620
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 80 30 50   2,895 1,380 1,515
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 95 50 40   2,600 1,225 1,380
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 55 0 50   1,125 480 640
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   40 15 25
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 800 350 450   18,050 8,765 9,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 315 140 175   7,580 3,705 3,870
High school certificate or equivalent 35 185 80 105   3,415 1,550 1,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 95 75 20   2,300 1,525 775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 155 45 110   3,180 1,355 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   430 170 260
University certificate or degree 45 0 40   1,145 460 685
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 160 65 95   4,215 2,090 2,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 100 45 50   2,290 1,165 1,120
High school certificate or equivalent 38 45 15 25   1,210 625 585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   175 110 65
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 15 10 15   305 120 185
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30 15 15
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   210 55 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 135 40 90   3,035 1,375 1,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 10 15   710 325 380
High school certificate or equivalent 41 40 15 30   700 305 395
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   360 250 115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 35 0 30   920 360 565
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   70 20 50
University certificate or degree 20 0 20   275 115 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 435 215 215   9,250 4,605 4,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 140 65 75   3,430 1,740 1,690
High school certificate or equivalent 44 90 55 40   1,360 580 780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 85 60 20   1,610 1,050 560
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 95 30 60   1,885 840 1,045
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   315 125 190
University certificate or degree 25 0 20   640 270 370
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 800 350 450   18,050 8,765 9,285
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 500 220 280   10,995 5,255 5,735
Education 20 0 20   470 160 310
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   80 35 40
Humanities 0 0 0   165 60 105
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 10   430 95 330
Business, management and public administration 60 10 50   1,505 225 1,280
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   90 50 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15 0 10   305 130 175
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 95 75 25   1,950 1,800 150
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   230 180 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 65 20 50   865 145 725
Personal, protective and transportation services 15 10 0   965 620 340
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 800 350 450   18,050 8,765 9,285
In the labour force 49 450 185 265   10,975 5,605 5,375
Employed 50 325 125 205   7,675 3,665 4,005
Unemployed 51 120 60 60   3,300 1,940 1,365
Not in the labour force 52 350 170 180   7,075 3,160 3,915
Participation rate 53 56.2 52.9 58.9   60.8 63.9 57.9
Employment rate 54 40.6 35.7 45.6   42.5 41.8 43.1
Unemployment rate 55 26.7 32.4 22.6   30.1 34.6 25.4
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 440 180 260   10,580 5,435 5,145
A Management occupations 57 20 10 10   640 320 320
B Business, finance and administration occupations 60 10 55   1,260 260 995
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 40 25 15   510 395 110
D Health occupations 25 10 20   450 65 380
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 45 10 30   895 245 645
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 10   190 85 105
G Sales and service occupations 150 45 110   3,025 980 2,040
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 65 65 0   2,060 1,945 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 10 10   950 800 150
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 10   610 325 280
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 445 185 260   10,580 5,435 5,145
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 10 15   1,425 1,150 275
Construction 15 15 0   725 685 30
Manufacturing 15 10 10   840 515 325
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   150 95 55
Retail trade 90 25 60   1,240 460 780
Finance and real estate 20 15 10   220 70 150
Health care and social services 80 10 75   1,375 225 1,150
Educational services 20 0 15   645 200 440
Business services 70 45 20   1,175 780 395
Other services 105 50 55   2,780 1,245 1,535
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 330 125 205   7,670 3,660 4,005
Worked at home 0 0 0   335 135 200
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 10 0
No fixed workplace address 20 15 0   840 655 185
Worked at usual place 300 105 200   6,485 2,860 3,620
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 160 60 100   4,055 1,515 2,535
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 120 45 75   1,765 865 905
Worked in a different census division (county) 15 0 10   440 295 145
Worked in a different province 15 0 10   225 185 40
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
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 60 325 120 205   7,330 3,520 3,810
Car, truck, van, as driver 235 95 140   4,580 2,285 2,295
Car, truck, van, as passenger 30 10 30   865 335 530
Public transit 0 0 0   150 95 55
Walked or bicycled 45 10 35   1,065 405 660
All other modes 0 0 0   670 400 270
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 560 260 295   12,410 6,380 6,030
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 11,023 11,058 10,550   13,184 16,057 11,021
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 18,824 20,568 17,267   21,305 24,802 17,605
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 180 80 100   3,775 1,825 1,950
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,570 36,275 28,645   34,579 40,155 29,837
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,259 40,669 29,373   38,136 44,560 32,133
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
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 710 320 385   16,630 8,140 8,490
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 18,730 22,334 15,618   16,544 20,861 14,472
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 102 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 68.7 69.3 67.0   70.4 73.3 66.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 26.1 21.5 31.1   24.7 21.7 28.8
Other money - As a % of total income 5.2 8.8 1.5   4.9 5.0 4.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 6 (CD)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 550   10,375
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 40,901   44,827

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 6, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1006) (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 16, 2024).