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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

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

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

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

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Newfoundland and Labrador (Code10) (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 12, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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