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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
District Health Authority 7
Nova Scotia
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		District Health Authority 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 44,819   913,462
Population in 2001 1 47,154   908,007
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -5.0   0.6
Total private dwellings 2 22,942   425,681
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 17,897   376,829
Population density per square kilometre 5.8   17.3
Land area (square km) 7,787.82   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 44,390 21,605 22,785   903,090 435,570 467,520
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,500 710 795   24,175 11,770 12,405
North American Indian - single response 6 1,020 495 535   15,240 7,320 7,915
Métis - single response 445 205 240   7,680 3,940 3,740
Inuit - single response 10 0 10   320 140 180
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   100 35 60
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 20 10 10   830 325 505
Non-Aboriginal identity population 42,885 20,895 21,990   878,915 423,800 455,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		District Health Authority 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 44,385 21,600 22,785   903,090 435,570 467,525
Registered Indian 9 970 460 515   12,425 5,860 6,565
Not a registered Indian 43,420 21,150 22,275   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,500 705 795   24,175 11,770 12,405
0 to 4 years 155 80 75   1,745 875 870
5 to 9 years 140 70 70   2,075 1,065 1,015
10 to 14 years 205 105 95   2,480 1,235 1,240
15 to 19 years 185 85 100   2,430 1,170 1,260
20 to 24 years 90 55 35   1,900 945 955
25 to 29 years 100 40 60   1,590 745 845
30 to 34 years 100 40 55   1,630 705 920
35 to 39 years 65 30 40   1,705 775 930
40 to 44 years 90 25 65   1,925 915 1,005
45 to 49 years 110 65 45   1,930 910 1,020
50 to 54 years 110 45 60   1,590 800 785
55 to 59 years 45 35 15   1,225 635 590
60 to 64 years 20 15 10   705 390 320
65 to 69 years 25 10 15   440 235 205
70 to 74 years 10 10 10   350 190 160
75 to 79 years 25 10 20   195 75 120
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   95 25 70
85 years and over 15 10 0   145 60 85
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.5 21.6 26.1   29.5 28.9 30.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 67.1 63.9 69.6   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,005 455 555   17,870 8,590 9,280
Not in a common-law relationship 900 415 480   15,585 7,485 8,100
In a common-law relationship 115 40 75   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,005 450 555   17,870 8,590 9,280
Never legally married (single) 14 500 245 255   8,490 4,250 4,235
Legally married (and not separated) 15 355 155 200   6,655 3,330 3,330
Separated, but still legally married 16 30 10 15   785 320 465
Divorced 17 55 25 35   1,255 525 725
Widowed 18 60 10 50   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 595   11,525
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 80.7   70.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.2   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 2.5   3.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.5   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 9.2   4.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 355   6,530
Number of rented dwellings 23 60   3,200
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 325   7,490
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 270   4,035
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 225   5,345
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 210   4,080
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 160   2,100
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.2   6.5
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 5.9   1.8
Average number of persons per room 0.5   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,500 705 795   24,115 11,730 12,385
Spouses 350 155 195   6,585 3,305 3,285
Common-law partners 115 40 75   2,280 1,105 1,175
Lone parents 110 25 85   2,025 355 1,670
Children in census families 730 385 345   9,945 5,215 4,730
Persons not in census families 200 105 100   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,505 710 795   24,175 11,770 12,405
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 345 170 180   4,980 2,385 2,590
Knowledge of English only 28 1,035 480 560   15,735 7,670 8,070
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   45 15 30
Knowledge of English and French only 30 100 55 50   3,195 1,615 1,585
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 10 10   210 80 130
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 20.0 21.3 18.9   18.1 17.6 18.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 9.3 10.6 7.5   11.3 11.4 11.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 22.9 23.4 22.6   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,460 695 765   23,700 11,595 12,105
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,380 655 720   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) 25 15 10   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 55 20 35   730 355 370
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 10 0   410 215 195
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,350 625 720   22,415 10,885 11,530
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,040 510 535   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) 155 50 100   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 110 50 65   1,670 740 930
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 40 15 20   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,005 455 550   17,870 8,590 9,280
No certificate, diploma or degree 385 170 215   6,510 3,300 3,210
High school certificate or equivalent 35 210 45 165   3,800 1,530 2,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 140 90 45   2,425 1,545 875
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 160 90 70   2,870 1,250 1,620
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 15 15   565 255 305
University certificate or degree 85 40 45   1,705 710 995
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 280 135 145   4,335 2,115 2,220
No certificate, diploma or degree 185 100 85   2,545 1,335 1,210
High school certificate or equivalent 38 70 20 45   1,165 460 705
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   155 115 35
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 0 0   230 115 110
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   50 15 25
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   190 70 120
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 195 80 115   3,220 1,450 1,770
No certificate, diploma or degree 40 20 20   635 375 260
High school certificate or equivalent 41 50 10 35   845 340 510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 10   420 260 160
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 50 25 25   680 230 450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   130 65 70
University certificate or degree 35 10 25   500 185 315
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 445 210 230   9,085 4,425 4,655
No certificate, diploma or degree 130 40 90   2,625 1,305 1,320
High school certificate or equivalent 44 65 15 50   1,630 665 965
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 60 25   1,670 1,045 625
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 95 60 35   1,850 825 1,025
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 0   350 165 185
University certificate or degree 50 30 20   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,005 455 550   17,870 8,590 9,280
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 595 220 380   10,310 4,830 5,480
Education 30 25 10   515 205 315
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   135 65 75
Humanities 30 10 15   395 170 225
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35 10 20   600 155 440
Business, management and public administration 55 0 50   1,635 385 1,250
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   135 65 65
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 10 15   365 155 210
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 115 100 10   1,865 1,725 135
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 25 20 0   175 140 35
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 40 0 35   905 140 765
Personal, protective and transportation services 60 45 15   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,005 455 555   17,870 8,590 9,280
In the labour force 49 630 290 335   11,250 5,675 5,575
Employed 50 515 235 280   9,510 4,810 4,695
Unemployed 51 115 60 55   1,735 860 880
Not in the labour force 52 380 160 220   6,620 2,915 3,705
Participation rate 53 62.7 63.7 60.4   63.0 66.1 60.1
Employment rate 54 51.2 51.6 50.5   53.2 56.0 50.6
Unemployment rate 55 18.3 20.7 16.4   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 620 290 330   10,810 5,485 5,320
A Management occupations 57 40 20 20   720 370 355
B Business, finance and administration occupations 45 0 40   1,625 430 1,200
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 20 15 10   440 325 110
D Health occupations 10 0 15   505 95 410
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 100 30 70   1,010 335 670
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 0 15   295 100 195
G Sales and service occupations 155 40 110   2,920 1,095 1,825
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 95 75 20   1,535 1,420 115
I Occupations unique to primary industry 115 95 20   1,135 975 160
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 20 15 10   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 620 285 330   10,810 5,490 5,320
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 105 70 30   1,125 930 195
Construction 35 35 0   620 585 30
Manufacturing 35 25 15   980 630 345
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   255 170 85
Retail trade 40 10 35   1,245 495 745
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   315 125 190
Health care and social services 75 10 65   1,170 210 965
Educational services 45 20 20   675 225 445
Business services 55 30 25   1,420 785 630
Other services 225 95 130   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 510 230 280   9,510 4,810 4,695
Worked at home 30 10 15   510 240 275
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   35 20 15
No fixed workplace address 90 60 25   1,630 1,270 360
Worked at usual place 400 160 235   7,340 3,285 4,055
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 190 75 115   5,180 2,270 2,910
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 70 25 40   1,430 660 775
Worked in a different census division (county) 135 55 80   655 300 355
Worked in a different province 10 10 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 7 (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 60 485 220 265   8,970 4,555 4,410
Car, truck, van, as driver 310 150 155   6,200 3,290 2,910
Car, truck, van, as passenger 85 35 45   1,165 550 615
Public transit 10 10 10   480 185 295
Walked or bicycled 75 30 45   950 450 495
All other modes 10 0 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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 700 320 385   11,775 5,855 5,915
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 10,283 12,590 8,252   17,048 21,057 13,250
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 18,390 22,990 14,554   23,560 28,042 19,122
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 200 85 115   4,815 2,565 2,250
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 31,172 43,039 27,046   32,744 35,281 28,920
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 36,260 46,929 28,196   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 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 915 415 500   16,245 7,865 8,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,576 13,588 13,548   16,146 19,133 14,372
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.9 81.3 60.8   75.0 78.9 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 23.1 17.0 29.5   18.3 14.0 23.8
Other money - As a % of total income 5.6 2.4 8.9   6.7 7.0 6.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		District Health Authority 7 (HR)   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 600   11,530
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,271   38,183

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. District Health Authority 7, Nova Scotia (Code1217) (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 27, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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