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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 383   729,997
Population in 2001 1 343   729,498
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 11.7   0.1
Total private dwellings 2 151   331,619
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 149   295,871
Population density per square kilometre 14.5   10.2
Land area (square km) 26.34   71,355.12
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 380 190 190   719,650 351,150 368,500
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 365 185 180   17,655 8,645 9,005
North American Indian - single response 6 355 180 175   12,385 5,810 6,570
Métis - single response 0 0 0   4,270 2,455 1,815
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   185 75 115
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   100 55 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 10   710 255 455
Non-Aboriginal identity population 25 10 10   701,995 342,505 359,490
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 385 190 195   719,650 351,145 368,500
Registered Indian 9 355 180 170   10,865 5,250 5,610
Not a registered Indian 30 10 20   708,785 345,900 362,890
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 360 180 180   17,655 8,645 9,010
0 to 4 years 40 20 20   1,350 690 660
5 to 9 years 40 20 20   1,610 815 795
10 to 14 years 35 15 20   1,495 715 780
15 to 19 years 30 15 15   1,695 885 810
20 to 24 years 35 20 15   1,240 615 625
25 to 29 years 35 15 20   1,135 500 635
30 to 34 years 30 10 15   1,065 540 525
35 to 39 years 25 15 10   1,445 720 725
40 to 44 years 20 10 10   1,425 675 750
45 to 49 years 25 10 15   1,360 660 695
50 to 54 years 10 10 10   1,285 650 640
55 to 59 years 20 0 10   940 485 455
60 to 64 years 15 10 0   505 235 270
65 to 69 years 10 10 0   520 205 315
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   260 145 115
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   155 70 85
80 to 84 years 10 0 0   90 35 55
85 years and over 0 0 0   85 10 75
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 25.9 24.1 27.9   31.5 31.1 31.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.4 69.4 72.2   74.8 74.3 75.2
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 250 120 125   13,200 6,430 6,775
Not in a common-law relationship 210 100 110   11,075 5,360 5,710
In a common-law relationship 45 25 20   2,130 1,070 1,065
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 250 125 125   13,200 6,425 6,775
Never legally married (single) 14 140 75 65   6,225 3,265 2,960
Legally married (and not separated) 15 55 30 30   4,565 2,210 2,355
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 10 10   765 340 425
Divorced 17 25 15 15   1,140 535 605
Widowed 18 15 0 10   505 80 425
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 150   8,645
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 80.0   72.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.3
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.7   3.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   13.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.5
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 13.3   4.7
Number of owned dwellings 22 50   4,855
Number of rented dwellings 23 20   2,455
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 65   5,465
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 85   3,175
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 40   3,470
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 55   3,115
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 55   2,060
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.0   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 6.7   1.1
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 360 180 180   17,585 8,600 8,985
Spouses 55 30 25   4,510 2,180 2,325
Common-law partners 45 20 25   2,125 1,065 1,060
Lone parents 45 10 35   1,445 245 1,200
Children in census families 160 90 75   6,880 3,655 3,220
Persons not in census families 55 35 25   2,625 1,450 1,175
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 360 185 180   17,650 8,645 9,010
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 155 75 85   3,490 1,700 1,795
Knowledge of English only 28 195 105 95   8,735 4,170 4,565
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   1,085 535 550
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 10   4,230 2,190 2,040
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   115 55 60
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 61.1 67.6 55.6   18.1 18.3 18.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 18.1 21.6 16.7   8.7 8.8 8.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 43.1 40.5 47.2   19.8 19.7 19.9
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 345 175 170   17,385 8,515 8,865
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 315 165 155   14,935 7,365 7,575
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 10 0 10   1,225 580 645
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 15 10 10   830 395 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   360 170 190
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   30 10 20
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 325 165 160   16,305 7,955 8,350
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 220 115 110   10,655 5,310 5,345
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 75 35 35   3,000 1,490 1,510
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 25 10 15   1,655 730 925
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   860 370 485
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 10 0   135 50 80
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 250 125 130   13,205 6,430 6,775
No certificate, diploma or degree 85 50 40   5,180 2,620 2,565
High school certificate or equivalent 35 60 25 35   2,775 1,190 1,585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   1,930 1,305 630
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 45 25 20   2,115 880 1,235
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   360 150 210
University certificate or degree 20 0 15   840 285 555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 65 40 30   2,935 1,500 1,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 35 25 15   1,735 900 830
High school certificate or equivalent 38 20 10 10   785 385 405
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   105 85 25
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   230 105 120
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   10 10 10
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   70 25 45
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 55 25 35   2,195 1,040 1,155
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 0   480 285 195
High school certificate or equivalent 41 15 10 10   635 270 370
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   345 220 130
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 20 10 10   470 190 280
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   70 25 40
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   195 55 140
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 110 55 60   6,960 3,425 3,535
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 15 15   2,250 1,170 1,080
High school certificate or equivalent 44 20 10 10   1,280 525 755
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10   1,295 860 435
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 20 10 15   1,340 555 785
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   245 115 135
University certificate or degree 15 0 10   540 190 345
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 255 125 125   13,205 6,430 6,775
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 140 75 65   7,955 3,805 4,150
Education 10 0 10   285 60 220
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   80 35 50
Humanities 0 0 0   185 55 130
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 10   425 90 330
Business, management and public administration 25 0 20   1,060 225 835
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   50 25 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 0   205 95 105
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 35 20 10   1,260 1,135 125
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 0   305 230 70
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 10 10 10   615 100 520
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 10 0   775 560 215
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 250 120 130   13,200 6,430 6,770
In the labour force 49 180 85 90   8,280 4,295 3,985
Employed 50 150 75 75   6,560 3,245 3,315
Unemployed 51 30 15 15   1,720 1,050 670
Not in the labour force 52 75 35 40   4,925 2,135 2,785
Participation rate 53 72.0 70.8 69.2   62.7 66.8 58.9
Employment rate 54 60.0 62.5 57.7   49.7 50.5 49.0
Unemployment rate 55 16.7 17.6 16.7   20.8 24.4 16.8
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 175 85 85   7,945 4,115 3,830
A Management occupations 57 15 10 0   435 225 215
B Business, finance and administration occupations 20 0 15   1,020 235 780
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 15 0   355 270 80
D Health occupations 0 0 0   290 55 235
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30 10 25   605 135 465
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   130 60 70
G Sales and service occupations 25 10 15   2,370 865 1,505
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 15 10 0   1,260 1,140 120
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 35 20   1,010 840 170
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 0 0 0   470 290 175
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 175 85 90   7,945 4,115 3,830
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 55 35 20   1,135 940 195
Construction 10 0 10   540 480 60
Manufacturing 0 0 0   705 470 240
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   100 75 20
Retail trade 0 0 0   825 320 505
Finance and real estate 0 10 0   135 60 75
Health care and social services 25 0 25   980 145 835
Educational services 10 0 10   410 90 320
Business services 0 10 0   970 560 415
Other services 65 30 30   2,145 980 1,165
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 145 75 75   6,560 3,245 3,315
Worked at home 10 0 0   220 95 120
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 20 20 10   1,160 830 325
Worked at usual place 125 55 65   5,180 2,315 2,865
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 105 45 55   2,720 1,090 1,635
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 15 0 15   1,625 735 890
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   720 405 315
Worked in a different province 10 0 10   115 85 30
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
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 60 145 75 70   6,335 3,145 3,190
Car, truck, van, as driver 110 60 55   4,335 2,260 2,075
Car, truck, van, as passenger 0 0 10   875 385 490
Public transit 0 0 0   115 40 70
Walked or bicycled 25 10 15   880 375 505
All other modes 0 0 0   140 90 50
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 185 95 95   8,315 4,155 4,155
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 9,504 9,440 10,560   14,593 15,606 13,072
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 18,557 19,258 17,864   20,137 22,483 17,791
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 65 20 40   3,150 1,505 1,645
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,688 39,040 33,920   30,012 34,559 27,129
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,819 41,522 31,149   32,475 37,256 28,086
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 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 235 120 125   12,145 5,925 6,220
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 15,168 13,984 16,256   15,065 16,316 13,957
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 69.7 70.9 64.9   70.5 73.2 67.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 24.8 22.7 28.2   24.4 21.7 27.6
Other money - As a % of total income 3.4 4.7 1.9   5.0 5.0 5.0
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation (Indian band area)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 150   8,645
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 30,400   34,223

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation, New Brunswick (Code630275) (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 23, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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