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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
District Health Authority 3
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 81,473   913,462
Population in 2001 1 80,639   908,007
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 1.0   0.6
Total private dwellings 2 38,215   425,681
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 33,394   376,829
Population density per square kilometre 15.4   17.3
Land area (square km) 5,307.15   52,917.45
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 80,400 39,030 41,370   903,090 435,570 467,520
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,540 815 730   24,175 11,770 12,405
North American Indian - single response 6 895 445 450   15,240 7,320 7,915
Métis - single response 510 305 210   7,680 3,940 3,740
Inuit - single response 35 20 15   320 140 180
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 10 0   100 35 60
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 100 40 55   830 325 505
Non-Aboriginal identity population 78,860 38,210 40,645   878,915 423,800 455,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 80,400 39,030 41,375   903,090 435,570 467,525
Registered Indian 9 600 265 330   12,425 5,860 6,565
Not a registered Indian 79,800 38,760 41,040   890,665 429,710 460,960
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,540 820 730   24,175 11,770 12,405
0 to 4 years 85 45 35   1,745 875 870
5 to 9 years 135 70 65   2,075 1,065 1,015
10 to 14 years 210 100 110   2,480 1,235 1,240
15 to 19 years 105 80 25   2,430 1,170 1,260
20 to 24 years 150 90 65   1,900 945 955
25 to 29 years 75 35 35   1,590 745 845
30 to 34 years 110 40 65   1,630 705 920
35 to 39 years 125 60 65   1,705 775 930
40 to 44 years 150 65 85   1,925 915 1,005
45 to 49 years 150 85 65   1,930 910 1,020
50 to 54 years 100 55 50   1,590 800 785
55 to 59 years 45 20 25   1,225 635 590
60 to 64 years 45 30 20   705 390 320
65 to 69 years 20 10 15   440 235 205
70 to 74 years 15 15 0   350 190 160
75 to 79 years 10 0 0   195 75 120
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   95 25 70
85 years and over 10 0 10   145 60 85
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 30.3 28.0 31.0   29.5 28.9 30.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 72.3 73.2 71.3   73.9 73.0 74.8
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,115 595 520   17,870 8,590 9,280
Not in a common-law relationship 955 500 445   15,585 7,485 8,100
In a common-law relationship 165 95 70   2,285 1,105 1,180
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,120 595 520   17,870 8,590 9,280
Never legally married (single) 14 435 300 140   8,490 4,250 4,235
Legally married (and not separated) 15 470 210 260   6,655 3,330 3,330
Separated, but still legally married 16 100 30 65   785 320 465
Divorced 17 90 50 35   1,255 525 725
Widowed 18 25 10 20   690 160 520
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 855   11,525
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 78.4   70.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.4   6.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.0
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.3   3.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 9.4   12.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.9   4.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 515   6,530
Number of rented dwellings 23 265   3,200
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 610   7,490
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 245   4,035
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 375   5,345
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 350   4,080
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 130   2,100
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.5   6.5
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,545 815 730   24,115 11,730 12,385
Spouses 465 210 255   6,585 3,305 3,285
Common-law partners 165 95 70   2,280 1,105 1,175
Lone parents 105 15 90   2,025 355 1,670
Children in census families 595 350 240   9,945 5,215 4,730
Persons not in census families 210 145 65   3,280 1,760 1,520
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,545 815 730   24,175 11,770 12,405
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 40 25 15   4,980 2,385 2,590
Knowledge of English only 28 1,405 705 695   15,735 7,670 8,070
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   45 15 30
Knowledge of English and French only 30 75 70 10   3,195 1,615 1,585
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 15 10   210 80 130
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.6 0.0 0.0   18.1 17.6 18.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.6 1.2 1.4   11.3 11.4 11.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 1.9 2.5 2.1   20.6 20.3 20.9
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,525 805 715   23,700 11,595 12,105
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,200 655 550   20,430 10,025 10,405
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 100 50 50   2,080 955 1,120
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 160 60 105   730 355 370
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 35 20 20   410 215 195
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 25 25 0   50 40 10
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,455 765 690   22,415 10,885 11,530
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 805 420 385   14,370 7,215 7,155
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 260 165 90   4,770 2,235 2,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 235 100 135   1,670 740 930
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 160 75 85   1,475 645 830
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   130 50 75
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,115 595 520   17,870 8,590 9,280
No certificate, diploma or degree 330 210 120   6,510 3,300 3,210
High school certificate or equivalent 35 230 95 135   3,800 1,530 2,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 130 80 50   2,425 1,545 875
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 280 140 140   2,870 1,250 1,620
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 10 15   565 255 305
University certificate or degree 130 70 60   1,705 710 995
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 255 165 85   4,335 2,115 2,220
No certificate, diploma or degree 140 110 30   2,545 1,335 1,210
High school certificate or equivalent 38 35 10 35   1,165 460 705
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   155 115 35
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 35 25 10   230 115 110
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   50 15 25
University certificate or degree 35 25 10   190 70 120
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 185 80 105   3,220 1,450 1,770
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 30 15   635 375 260
High school certificate or equivalent 41 55 25 30   845 340 510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   420 260 160
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 35 15 25   680 230 450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   130 65 70
University certificate or degree 25 0 25   500 185 315
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 620 315 300   9,085 4,425 4,655
No certificate, diploma or degree 115 55 60   2,625 1,305 1,320
High school certificate or equivalent 44 140 70 65   1,630 665 965
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 95 50 40   1,670 1,045 625
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 195 90 105   1,850 825 1,025
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   350 165 185
University certificate or degree 70 45 25   955 425 530
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,115 600 520   17,870 8,590 9,280
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 560 300 255   10,310 4,830 5,480
Education 15 15 0   515 205 315
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   135 65 75
Humanities 35 20 10   395 170 225
Social and behavioural sciences and law 30 10 20   600 155 440
Business, management and public administration 145 35 110   1,635 385 1,250
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 10   135 65 65
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 30 0 25   365 155 210
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 150 145 10   1,865 1,725 135
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 20 15 0   175 140 35
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 65 10 55   905 140 765
Personal, protective and transportation services 60 40 20   835 555 280
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,115 595 520   17,870 8,590 9,280
In the labour force 49 720 360 355   11,250 5,675 5,575
Employed 50 615 320 295   9,510 4,810 4,695
Unemployed 51 105 40 65   1,735 860 880
Not in the labour force 52 395 235 160   6,620 2,915 3,705
Participation rate 53 64.6 60.5 68.3   63.0 66.1 60.1
Employment rate 54 55.2 53.8 56.7   53.2 56.0 50.6
Unemployment rate 55 14.6 11.1 18.3   15.4 15.2 15.8
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 700 350 345   10,810 5,485 5,320
A Management occupations 57 80 25 55   720 370 355
B Business, finance and administration occupations 85 15 70   1,625 430 1,200
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 25 25 0   440 325 110
D Health occupations 40 0 30   505 95 410
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 40 10 35   1,010 335 670
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25 15 20   295 100 195
G Sales and service occupations 205 115 95   2,920 1,095 1,825
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 80 80 0   1,535 1,420 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 50 35 15   1,135 975 160
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 60 35 20   630 345 290
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 700 350 350   10,810 5,490 5,320
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 45 25 20   1,125 930 195
Construction 25 30 0   620 585 30
Manufacturing 80 60 20   980 630 345
Wholesale trade 20 10 10   255 170 85
Retail trade 90 35 50   1,245 495 745
Finance and real estate 25 0 20   315 125 190
Health care and social services 80 15 70   1,170 210 965
Educational services 30 0 20   675 225 445
Business services 110 65 45   1,420 785 630
Other services 195 110 85   3,005 1,325 1,680
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 615 320 295   9,510 4,810 4,695
Worked at home 40 20 20   510 240 275
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   35 20 15
No fixed workplace address 55 50 10   1,630 1,270 360
Worked at usual place 520 250 275   7,340 3,285 4,055
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 260 125 135   5,180 2,270 2,910
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 175 75 105   1,430 660 775
Worked in a different census division (county) 80 50 30   655 300 355
Worked in a different province 10 0 0   70 55 10
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
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 60 575 300 275   8,970 4,555 4,410
Car, truck, van, as driver 465 270 195   6,200 3,290 2,910
Car, truck, van, as passenger 60 10 50   1,165 550 615
Public transit 10 0 0   480 185 295
Walked or bicycled 30 10 20   950 450 495
All other modes 10 10 0   175 80 95
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 795 415 380   11,775 5,855 5,915
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 17,323 20,038 11,492   17,048 21,057 13,250
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 23,198 29,314 16,566   23,560 28,042 19,122
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 345 200 145   4,815 2,565 2,250
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,721 38,081 22,798   32,744 35,281 28,920
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,914 41,238 25,960   37,199 41,588 32,188
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 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,045 535 505   16,245 7,865 8,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,906 20,916 14,394   16,146 19,133 14,372
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 101   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.2 79.0 70.6   75.0 78.9 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 18.6 13.6 27.5   18.3 14.0 23.8
Other money - As a % of total income 5.3 7.6 1.3   6.7 7.0 6.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		District Health Authority 3 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 855   11,530
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 35,240   38,183

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. District Health Authority 3, Nova Scotia (Code1213) (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 26, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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