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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 530   505,469
Population in 2001 1 559E   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) ...   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 181   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 151   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 157.9   1.4
Land area (square km) 3.35   370,494.89
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 530 280 255   500,605 243,965 256,640
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 475 245 230   23,450 11,520 11,925
North American Indian - single response 6 0 0 0   7,765 3,820 3,945
Métis - single response 10 0 0   6,470 3,165 3,310
Inuit - single response 475 245 230   4,715 2,365 2,345
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   290 110 185
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   4,205 2,070 2,140
Non-Aboriginal identity population 50 30 20   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 530 275 250   500,610 243,965 256,640
Registered Indian 9 10 0 10   6,610 3,180 3,425
Not a registered Indian 525 275 250   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 475 245 230   23,450 11,525 11,930
0 to 4 years 35 20 20   1,445 700 740
5 to 9 years 55 30 25   1,805 920 890
10 to 14 years 55 30 30   2,145 1,135 1,010
15 to 19 years 65 30 35   2,295 1,150 1,150
20 to 24 years 45 30 20   1,920 940 980
25 to 29 years 25 15 15   1,355 620 730
30 to 34 years 25 10 15   1,685 755 930
35 to 39 years 35 20 15   1,845 905 935
40 to 44 years 25 10 15   1,830 825 1,005
45 to 49 years 45 25 25   1,830 950 880
50 to 54 years 20 10 10   1,560 780 780
55 to 59 years 15 10 10   1,380 720 655
60 to 64 years 10 0 10   795 415 385
65 to 69 years 10 10 0   610 300 310
70 to 74 years 10 0 0   450 195 260
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   265 120 145
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   155 60 95
85 years and over 0 0 0   65 20 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.2 22.5 24.4   32.3 31.9 32.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 70.5 69.4 71.7   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 335 170 170   18,050 8,765 9,285
Not in a common-law relationship 265 130 130   15,430 7,475 7,950
In a common-law relationship 70 35 35   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 335 170 165   18,050 8,765 9,285
Never legally married (single) 14 190 100 90   8,280 4,245 4,035
Legally married (and not separated) 15 110 55 55   7,465 3,570 3,895
Separated, but still legally married 16 0 0 0   395 205 190
Divorced 17 15 0 0   1,060 545 515
Widowed 18 20 0 15   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 130   10,380
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 92.3   77.1
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   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 0.0   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 85   7,515
Number of rented dwellings 23 50   2,565
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 35   6,460
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 95   3,915
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 45   5,510
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 40   3,340
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 50   1,525
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.1   6.9
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 7.7   1.8
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 480 245 230   23,390 11,480 11,905
Spouses 110 50 55   7,385 3,555 3,835
Common-law partners 75 40 35   2,610 1,275 1,330
Lone parents 25 10 15   1,515 325 1,190
Children in census families 220 120 100   9,475 5,145 4,325
Persons not in census families 50 25 20   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 475 245 230   23,450 11,525 11,925
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 165 80 90   2,485 1,190 1,295
Knowledge of English only 28 315 170 140   19,815 9,855 9,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   1,060 420 640
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   85 55 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 32.6 30.6 32.6   9.7 9.4 10.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 8.4 8.2 8.7   7.4 7.2 7.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 34.7 32.7 39.1   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 475 245 230   23,190 11,380 11,815
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 420 215 205   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) 45 25 20   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 10 10 0   900 470 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 440 230 215   22,005 10,820 11,180
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 325 165 160   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) 95 50 40   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 20 10 10   2,600 1,225 1,380
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 335 170 165   18,050 8,765 9,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 180 95 85   7,580 3,705 3,870
High school certificate or equivalent 35 55 20 30   3,415 1,550 1,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 25 15   2,300 1,525 775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 40 25 20   3,180 1,355 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   430 170 260
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,145 460 685
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 110 55 55   4,215 2,090 2,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 45 40   2,290 1,165 1,120
High school certificate or equivalent 38 15 10 10   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 10 0 10   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 55 25 30   3,035 1,375 1,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 10   710 325 380
High school certificate or equivalent 41 15 10 10   700 305 395
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   360 250 115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 10 0   920 360 565
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   70 20 50
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   275 115 155
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 155 80 75   9,250 4,605 4,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 35 30   3,430 1,740 1,690
High school certificate or equivalent 44 20 10 10   1,360 580 780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 20 15   1,610 1,050 560
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 25 15 10   1,885 840 1,045
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   315 125 190
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   640 270 370
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 335 170 165   18,050 8,765 9,285
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 235 115 115   10,995 5,255 5,735
Education 10 0 10   470 160 310
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 10 0   80 35 40
Humanities 10 0 0   165 60 105
Social and behavioural sciences and law 15 0 15   430 95 330
Business, management and public administration 10 0 0   1,505 225 1,280
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   90 50 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   305 130 175
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20 20 0   1,950 1,800 150
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   230 180 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 20 10 15   865 145 725
Personal, protective and transportation services 15 15 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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 340 170 165   18,050 8,765 9,285
In the labour force 49 160 80 80   10,975 5,605 5,375
Employed 50 100 30 70   7,675 3,665 4,005
Unemployed 51 55 50 10   3,300 1,940 1,365
Not in the labour force 52 175 90 85   7,075 3,160 3,915
Participation rate 53 47.1 47.1 48.5   60.8 63.9 57.9
Employment rate 54 29.4 17.6 42.4   42.5 41.8 43.1
Unemployment rate 55 34.4 62.5 12.5   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 160 80 75   10,580 5,435 5,145
A Management occupations 57 10 0 0   640 320 320
B Business, finance and administration occupations 0 10 10   1,260 260 995
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   510 395 110
D Health occupations 10 0 0   450 65 380
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30 0 30   895 245 645
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 0   190 85 105
G Sales and service occupations 55 15 35   3,025 980 2,040
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 40 35 0   2,060 1,945 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   950 800 150
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 0 0   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 155 75 80   10,580 5,435 5,145
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 20 20 10   1,425 1,150 275
Construction 20 20 0   725 685 30
Manufacturing 0 10 0   840 515 325
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   150 95 55
Retail trade 15 0 10   1,240 460 780
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   220 70 150
Health care and social services 30 10 20   1,375 225 1,150
Educational services 15 10 10   645 200 440
Business services 0 0 0   1,175 780 395
Other services 50 20 30   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 105 35 70   7,670 3,660 4,005
Worked at home 10 0 0   335 135 200
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 10 0
No fixed workplace address 0 0 0   840 655 185
Worked at usual place 100 30 65   6,485 2,860 3,620
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 90 25 65   4,055 1,515 2,535
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 0 10 0   1,765 865 905
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   440 295 145
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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
Hopedale, Town   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 60 100 30 70   7,330 3,520 3,810
Car, truck, van, as driver 0 0 0   4,580 2,285 2,295
Car, truck, van, as passenger 0 0 0   865 335 530
Public transit 10 10 0   150 95 55
Walked or bicycled 35 0 30   1,065 405 660
All other modes 60 25 45   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 200 100 100   12,410 6,380 6,030
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,224 15,488 16,960   13,184 16,057 11,021
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 21,441 22,501 20,315   21,305 24,802 17,605
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 60 15 40   3,775 1,825 1,950
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,448 40,064 30,912   34,579 40,155 29,837
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,534 44,564 31,790   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
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 285 150 140   16,630 8,140 8,490
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 14,592 14,304 15,488   16,544 20,861 14,472
Composition of total income (100%) 66 102 100 104   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 74.1 76.0 69.5   70.4 73.3 66.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 24.8 22.9 26.8   24.7 21.7 28.8
Other money - As a % of total income 2.6 4.0 1.1   4.9 5.0 4.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Hopedale, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 135   10,375
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 41,344   44,827

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1011030) (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 March 28, 2024).