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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 2,633   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 2,591   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 1.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 1,207   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,024   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 40.9   4.4
Land area (square km) 64.31   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,625 1,390 1,235   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 505 295 205   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 300 185 120   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 170 90 80   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 25 15 10   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 10 10 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,125 1,095 1,030   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 2,630 1,395 1,235   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 240 145 95   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 2,385 1,250 1,140   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 500 300 205   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 50 15 40   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 110 70 40   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 40 30 10   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 45 15 25   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 45 45 0   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 35 25 15   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 30 30 0   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 25 10 15   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 25 25 10   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 25 10 10   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 25 10 10   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 25 10 15   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 10 10 0   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 0 0 10   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 21.6 22.4 18.1   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 60.0 61.7 56.1   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 300 185 110   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 205 145 60   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 90 40 50   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 300 185 115   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 175 95 80   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 95 70 25   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 25 20 0   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 10 0 10   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 10 0 0   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 205   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 51.2   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14.6   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 29.3   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 4.9   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 90   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 115   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 185   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 15   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 85   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 85   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 35   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 0.0   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 500 295 205   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 80 55 20   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 90 40 55   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 25 10 15   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 270 160 110   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 40 30 0   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 500 295 205   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 35 20 15   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 435 255 180   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 30 25 10   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 5.0 8.5 4.9   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) 7.0 6.8 7.3   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 490 295 195   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 380 220 155   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) 60 35 20   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 55 40 15   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 450 285 170   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 120 70 50   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) 170 110 55   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 105 60 50   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 45 35 10   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 15 10 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 300 185 115   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 110 55 50   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 115 70 40   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 45 0   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 30 15 15   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 85 60 30   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 15 10   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 35 25 10   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 15 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   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 70 50 20   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 50 35 15   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 0   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 135 75 60   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 70 45 35   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 25 0 15   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 20 0   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 25 10 10   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 0 0 0   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 300 185 115   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 220 130 90   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 0 0 0   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 0 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 0 0 0   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 55 60 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 0 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 295 185 110   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 225 155 70   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 195 130 60   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 30 20 10   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 75 30 45   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 76.3 83.8 63.6   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 66.1 70.3 54.5   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 13.3 12.9 14.3   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 220 155 60   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 15 0 15   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10 10 0   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 30 20 10   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 0 0 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 0 0 0   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 35 10 35   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 75 75 10   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 35 35 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 220 160 65   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 50 35 15   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 45 45 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 25 25 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 10 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 10 0 10   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 15 0 10   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 0 0 0   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 0 0 0   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 20 15 0   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 50 25 25   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 200 135 65   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 0 0 0   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 90 85 0   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 105 45 60   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 100 40 55   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 10 0 0   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 0 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   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 60 190 135 60   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 135 85 45   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 35 30 10   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 20 10 10   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 10 10 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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 255 180 75   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,299 22,566 13,554   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 27,288 31,044 18,361   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 95 65 30   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 37,847 52,297 29,574   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 42,741 47,565 32,772   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 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 280 185 90   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 21,840 23,819 13,691   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 102 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 91.5 93.1 85.8   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 7.1 5.6 12.7   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 1.8 1.9 1.1   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Chetwynd, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 205   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 63,705   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Chetwynd, British Columbia (Code5955010) (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).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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