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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 30,742   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 31,843   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -3.5   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 17,383   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 13,632   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 3.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 8,095.62   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 30,300 15,030 15,265   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,380 665 715   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 415 225 190   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 940 425 520   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 10 10 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 28,920 14,370 14,550   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 30,300 15,030 15,270   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 240 115 125   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 30,060 14,920 15,140   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,380 665 715   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 65 35 30   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 175 80 90   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 155 80 80   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 145 90 55   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 95 25 70   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 45 25 20   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 25 20 0   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 70 35 30   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 145 55 95   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 145 85 65   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 95 60 40   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 110 30 80   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 25 0 20   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 30 15 15   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 10 0 0   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 20 10 10   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 25 0 20   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 32.4 27.2 35.7   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 71.4 70.7 72.0   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 985 465 520   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 875 430 450   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 115 40 75   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 985 470 515   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 440 210 230   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 390 200 190   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 25 10 15   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 95 50 45   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 0 35   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 735   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 81.0   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.4   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.8   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.0   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 5.4   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 4.8   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 585   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 145   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 590   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 140   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 365   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 275   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 90   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.8   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 0.4   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,380 665 715   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 385 200 190   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 110 40 70   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 70 10 60   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 625 325 300   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 185 95 90   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,380 665 715   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 25 15 10   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,240 595 640   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 55 15 40   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 60 35 20   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.7 0.0 1.4   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 1.8 2.3 1.4   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,370 655 715   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,125 570 555   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) 125 40 75   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 115 40 80   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 10   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,315 630 685   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 775 410 365   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) 240 90 150   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 240 100 140   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 60 30 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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 985 465 520   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 285 165 125   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 295 140 155   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 110 80 30   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 195 45 145   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 25 35   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 35 15 25   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 240 110 125   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 125 70 50   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 50 25 25   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 15 0 20   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 10 20   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 70 45 20   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 20 10   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 0 10 0   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 0 0 0   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 15 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 595 270 325   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 50 25   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 220 95 120   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 60 25   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 165 40 120   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 30 10 10   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 985 465 515   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 580 300 275   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 25 0 25   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 10   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 105 20 90   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15 10 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 120 120 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 85 0 85   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 0 0   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 985 470 515   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 670 335 335   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 595 315 280   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 75 15 55   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 315 130 180   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 68.0 71.3 65.0   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 60.4 67.0 54.4   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 11.2 4.5 16.4   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 645 330 315   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 35 30 0   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 80 0 75   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 25 0 25   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 65 0 65   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 0 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 160 55 105   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 110 105 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 50 35 15   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 85 80 0   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 645 330 315   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 40 20 15   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 50 30 15   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 150 130 15   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 10 10 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 65 30 35   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 25 10 25   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 70 0 65   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 40 0 40   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 95 50 45   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 100 40 65   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 600 320 280   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 60 20 40   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 90 60 25   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 450 235 210   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 235 125 110   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 190 100 90   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 10 0 0   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 10 10 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 		Kootenay Boundary (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 60 535 295 240   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 415 210 210   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 65 45 25   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 20 15 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 25 15 0   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 0 0 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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 695 350 345   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 26,628 29,051 20,077   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 29,618 34,541 24,574   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 265 150 120   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 40,973 47,392 34,268   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 42,419 45,221 38,883   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 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 880 415 465   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 21,373 26,629 19,813   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 81.5 83.8 78.0   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 12.4 8.1 17.5   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 5.9 7.1 4.1   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Kootenay Boundary (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 735   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 56,014   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia (Code5905) (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).

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