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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 10,994   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 10,754A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.2   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 4,833   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 4,651   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 492.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 22.32   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 10,930 5,395 5,535   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,470 735 735   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 465 240 225   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 885 455 430   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 35 15 20   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 15 0 15   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 65 25 45   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 9,455 4,660 4,800   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 10,930 5,395 5,535   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 420 185 230   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 10,510 5,210 5,305   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,470 735 735   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 115 60 55   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 140 75 65   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 195 125 70   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 145 65 75   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 150 80 65   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 105 45 55   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 80 40 45   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 115 45 70   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 115 55 60   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 75 45 30   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 95 30 65   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 25 10 15   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 15 10 0   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 50 30 20   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 25 10 15   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 15 10 10   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.6 22.0 27.5   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.4 63.9 74.8   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,020 470 545   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 830 380 445   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 190 90 105   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,020 475 550   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 650 345 305   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 190 90 100   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 40 0 40   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 105 30 75   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 10 30   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 700   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 53.6   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.7   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15.0   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 18.6   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 7.9   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 335   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 370   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 620   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 75   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 320   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 275   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 105   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.0   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 3.6   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,470 740 730   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 185 90 100   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 190 90 100   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 145 50 90   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 625 355 275   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 325 150 170   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,475 735 735   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 100 45 50   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 1,280 655 625   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 80 35 40   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 0 15   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 6.1 3.4 8.2   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.4 0.0 3.4   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 6.8 6.1 6.8   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,435 705 735   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,125 575 550   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) 245 100 150   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 50 20 35   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 10 0   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,360 675 680   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 505 235 270   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) 635 335 305   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 160 80 80   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 45 25 20   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 10   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,020 470 545   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 520 250 270   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 215 90 125   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 125 75 55   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 110 45 65   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 40 10 30   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 295 150 145   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 195 105 90   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 40 20 20   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 20 20   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 25 10 15   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 185 85 100   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 10 35   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 75 45 35   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 15 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 30 0 25   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 440 190 250   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 190 90 100   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 95 25 70   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 40 20   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 60 30 30   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 35 0 30   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,020 475 550   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 730 335 395   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 15 0 10   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 10   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 55 0 55   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 105 100 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 10   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 50 10 45   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 30 10 20   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,020 470 550   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 670 370 300   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 585 325 260   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 90 45 45   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 345 100 245   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 65.7 78.7 54.5   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 57.4 69.1 47.3   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 13.4 12.2 15.0   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 660 370 290   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 20 10 15   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 45 10 45   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 10 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 20 0 15   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 35 10 25   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 265 95 165   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 180 155 20   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 60 55 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 20 25 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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 660 370 290   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 70 70 10   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 50 35 15   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 40 35 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 10 0 10   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 110 80 35   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 35 20 20   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 45 10 35   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 30 10 25   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 140 70 65   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 125 45 85   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 585 325 260   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 10 10 0   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 140 100 40   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 435 220 215   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 395 180 210   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 30 25 10   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 10 0 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 		Dawson Creek (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 60 575 320 255   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 400 235 160   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 85 30 55   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 10 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 60 25 30   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 25 20 10   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 735 400 335   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,946 30,156 17,723   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 28,366 34,999 20,490   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 265 155 110   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,972 41,913 32,557   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 43,944 50,392 35,153   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 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 960 470 490   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 17,640 27,933 13,669   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 101 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 81.2 87.9 69.2   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 16.1 10.7 24.7   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 2.8 1.1 5.4   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Dawson Creek (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 700   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 48,188   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Dawson Creek, British Columbia (Code975) (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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