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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 3,290,350†   3,290,350†
Population in 2001 1 2,974,807†   2,974,807†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 10.6   10.6
Total private dwellings 2 1,335,745   1,335,745
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,256,192   1,256,192
Population density per square kilometre 5.1   5.1
Land area (square km) 640,044.56   640,044.56
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 3,256,360 1,630,870 1,625,485   3,256,360 1,630,870 1,625,485
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 188,365 91,740 96,625   188,365 91,740 96,625
North American Indian - single response 6 97,275 47,225 50,050   97,275 47,225 50,050
Métis - single response 85,500 41,980 43,515   85,500 41,980 43,515
Inuit - single response 1,610 790 815   1,610 790 815
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 1,220 560 655   1,220 560 655
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 2,765 1,175 1,585   2,765 1,175 1,585
Non-Aboriginal identity population 3,067,990 1,539,125 1,528,865   3,067,990 1,539,125 1,528,865
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 3,256,355 1,630,870 1,625,485   3,256,355 1,630,870 1,625,485
Registered Indian 9 91,400 44,230 47,170   91,400 44,230 47,170
Not a registered Indian 3,164,955 1,586,635 1,578,320   3,164,955 1,586,635 1,578,320
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 188,365 91,740 96,625   188,365 91,740 96,625
0 to 4 years 18,330 9,415 8,920   18,330 9,415 8,920
5 to 9 years 19,325 9,940 9,390   19,325 9,940 9,390
10 to 14 years 20,965 10,635 10,330   20,965 10,635 10,330
15 to 19 years 19,655 9,955 9,700   19,655 9,955 9,700
20 to 24 years 16,545 8,105 8,435   16,545 8,105 8,435
25 to 29 years 14,905 7,195 7,710   14,905 7,195 7,710
30 to 34 years 13,835 6,820 7,015   13,835 6,820 7,015
35 to 39 years 13,140 6,010 7,130   13,140 6,010 7,130
40 to 44 years 13,390 6,005 7,385   13,390 6,005 7,385
45 to 49 years 11,295 5,260 6,035   11,295 5,260 6,035
50 to 54 years 9,140 4,135 5,005   9,140 4,135 5,005
55 to 59 years 6,485 3,025 3,460   6,485 3,025 3,460
60 to 64 years 4,210 1,960 2,255   4,210 1,960 2,255
65 to 69 years 2,795 1,315 1,480   2,795 1,315 1,480
70 to 74 years 2,165 1,035 1,130   2,165 1,035 1,130
75 to 79 years 1,250 585 665   1,250 585 665
80 to 84 years 600 235 370   600 235 370
85 years and over 315 115 205   315 115 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.8 23.5 26.0   24.8 23.5 26.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.9 67.3 70.4   68.9 67.3 70.4
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 129,745 61,755 67,990   129,745 61,755 67,990
Not in a common-law relationship 104,505 50,095 54,415   104,505 50,095 54,415
In a common-law relationship 25,235 11,665 13,575   25,235 11,665 13,575
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 129,745 61,760 67,990   129,745 61,760 67,990
Never legally married (single) 14 73,600 37,450 36,145   73,600 37,450 36,145
Legally married (and not separated) 15 37,095 17,360 19,730   37,095 17,360 19,730
Separated, but still legally married 16 5,640 2,145 3,495   5,640 2,145 3,495
Divorced 17 9,670 3,945 5,720   9,670 3,945 5,720
Widowed 18 3,740 850 2,895   3,740 850 2,895
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 79,600   79,600
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 58.2   58.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.1   5.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.4   8.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.7   2.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 16.5   16.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.7   2.7
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 6.4   6.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 40,230   40,230
Number of rented dwellings 23 31,465   31,465
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 53,525   53,525
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 26,080   26,080
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 39,800   39,800
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 26,315   26,315
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 13,485   13,485
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 4.2   4.2
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 187,935 91,495 96,440   187,935 91,495 96,440
Spouses 36,425 17,020 19,410   36,425 17,020 19,410
Common-law partners 25,190 11,640 13,545   25,190 11,640 13,545
Lone parents 14,865 3,050 11,810   14,865 3,050 11,810
Children in census families 82,205 43,895 38,310   82,205 43,895 38,310
Persons not in census families 29,255 15,885 13,365   29,255 15,885 13,365
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 188,365 91,740 96,625   188,365 91,740 96,625
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 35,460 16,790 18,670   35,460 16,790 18,670
Knowledge of English only 28 143,565 70,720 72,850   143,565 70,720 72,850
Knowledge of French only 29 55 30 25   55 30 25
Knowledge of English and French only 30 7,280 3,335 3,945   7,280 3,335 3,945
Knowledge of other languages 31 2,005 865 1,145   2,005 865 1,145
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 15.5 14.9 16.1   15.5 14.9 16.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 8.0 8.2 7.7   8.0 8.2 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 18.8 18.3 19.3   18.8 18.3 19.3
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 184,625 89,795 94,835   184,625 89,795 94,835
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 139,390 68,400 70,995   139,390 68,400 70,995
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 25,875 12,115 13,765   25,875 12,115 13,765
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 12,925 6,330 6,590   12,925 6,330 6,590
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 6,125 2,815 3,310   6,125 2,815 3,310
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 310 135 170   310 135 170
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 170,025 82,325 87,705   170,025 82,325 87,705
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 82,640 41,040 41,595   82,640 41,040 41,595
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 46,125 21,645 24,480   46,125 21,645 24,480
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 25,695 12,160 13,535   25,695 12,160 13,535
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 14,910 7,135 7,780   14,910 7,135 7,780
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 650 340 315   650 340 315
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 129,745 61,760 67,985   129,745 61,760 67,985
No certificate, diploma or degree 57,490 29,145 28,345   57,490 29,145 28,345
High school certificate or equivalent 35 27,710 12,380 15,330   27,710 12,380 15,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 14,875 9,550 5,320   14,875 9,550 5,320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 19,710 7,110 12,600   19,710 7,110 12,600
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 3,580 1,225 2,360   3,580 1,225 2,360
University certificate or degree 6,380 2,350 4,025   6,380 2,350 4,025
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 36,195 18,060 18,140   36,195 18,060 18,140
No certificate, diploma or degree 22,665 11,755 10,905   22,665 11,755 10,905
High school certificate or equivalent 38 9,260 4,350 4,910   9,260 4,350 4,910
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,535 970 570   1,535 970 570
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 2,110 785 1,325   2,110 785 1,325
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 260 115 140   260 115 140
University certificate or degree 370 85 280   370 85 280
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 28,745 14,015 14,730   28,745 14,015 14,730
No certificate, diploma or degree 9,595 4,980 4,615   9,595 4,980 4,615
High school certificate or equivalent 41 7,185 3,610 3,575   7,185 3,610 3,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,555 2,315 1,235   3,555 2,315 1,235
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 5,640 2,105 3,535   5,640 2,105 3,535
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 845 290 555   845 290 555
University certificate or degree 1,925 710 1,210   1,925 710 1,210
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 57,670 26,400 31,270   57,670 26,400 31,270
No certificate, diploma or degree 20,300 10,205 10,095   20,300 10,205 10,095
High school certificate or equivalent 44 10,615 4,190 6,425   10,615 4,190 6,425
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,025 5,755 3,275   9,025 5,755 3,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 11,430 3,985 7,440   11,430 3,985 7,440
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,390 795 1,600   2,390 795 1,600
University certificate or degree 3,905 1,470 2,435   3,905 1,470 2,435
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 129,745 61,755 67,990   129,745 61,755 67,990
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 85,205 41,525 43,675   85,205 41,525 43,675
Education 2,525 625 1,900   2,525 625 1,900
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 990 480 515   990 480 515
Humanities 1,270 430 845   1,270 430 845
Social and behavioural sciences and law 3,915 935 2,980   3,915 935 2,980
Business, management and public administration 10,190 2,195 7,995   10,190 2,195 7,995
Physical and life sciences and technologies 590 265 320   590 265 320
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,215 515 695   1,215 515 695
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 12,040 10,780 1,255   12,040 10,780 1,255
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,120 630 490   1,120 630 490
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 6,010 930 5,080   6,010 930 5,080
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,675 2,445 2,225   4,675 2,445 2,225
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 129,745 61,760 67,985   129,745 61,760 67,985
In the labour force 49 88,655 45,930 42,725   88,655 45,930 42,725
Employed 50 78,845 40,790 38,055   78,845 40,790 38,055
Unemployed 51 9,810 5,145 4,670   9,810 5,145 4,670
Not in the labour force 52 41,090 15,825 25,265   41,090 15,825 25,265
Participation rate 53 68.3 74.4 62.8   68.3 74.4 62.8
Employment rate 54 60.8 66.0 56.0   60.8 66.0 56.0
Unemployment rate 55 11.1 11.2 10.9   11.1 11.2 10.9
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 86,155 44,765 41,390   86,155 44,765 41,390
A Management occupations 57 5,405 2,960 2,445   5,405 2,960 2,445
B Business, finance and administration occupations 12,385 2,385 10,000   12,385 2,385 10,000
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 2,760 1,910 845   2,760 1,910 845
D Health occupations 2,965 380 2,580   2,965 380 2,580
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 6,280 1,425 4,860   6,280 1,425 4,860
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 1,150 515 630   1,150 515 630
G Sales and service occupations 23,450 7,920 15,530   23,450 7,920 15,530
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 22,345 19,750 2,595   22,345 19,750 2,595
I Occupations unique to primary industry 5,800 4,905 895   5,800 4,905 895
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 3,625 2,620 1,010   3,625 2,620 1,010
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 86,155 44,765 41,390   86,155 44,765 41,390
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 9,890 7,800 2,090   9,890 7,800 2,090
Construction 10,875 9,355 1,520   10,875 9,355 1,520
Manufacturing 5,225 3,745 1,480   5,225 3,745 1,480
Wholesale trade 2,575 1,720 855   2,575 1,720 855
Retail trade 9,030 3,360 5,675   9,030 3,360 5,675
Finance and real estate 2,620 930 1,690   2,620 930 1,690
Health care and social services 7,855 1,200 6,660   7,855 1,200 6,660
Educational services 4,310 1,055 3,250   4,310 1,055 3,250
Business services 12,675 7,110 5,565   12,675 7,110 5,565
Other services 21,095 8,495 12,600   21,095 8,495 12,600
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 78,845 40,785 38,055   78,845 40,785 38,055
Worked at home 4,255 1,790 2,470   4,255 1,790 2,470
Worked outside Canada 175 135 40   175 135 40
No fixed workplace address 14,980 11,815 3,160   14,980 11,815 3,160
Worked at usual place 59,430 27,050 32,380   59,430 27,050 32,380
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 43,110 18,515 24,595   43,110 18,515 24,595
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 12,585 6,350 6,235   12,585 6,350 6,235
Worked in a different census division (county) 3,300 1,950 1,350   3,300 1,950 1,350
Worked in a different province 435 230 205   435 230 205
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 		Alberta   Alberta
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 74,410 38,865 35,545   74,410 38,865 35,545
Car, truck, van, as driver 49,035 26,555 22,480   49,035 26,555 22,480
Car, truck, van, as passenger 9,395 5,320 4,080   9,395 5,320 4,080
Public transit 7,440 3,070 4,365   7,440 3,070 4,365
Walked or bicycled 6,805 2,870 3,935   6,805 2,870 3,935
All other modes 1,730 1,050 685   1,730 1,050 685
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 92,365 46,340 46,025   92,365 46,340 46,025
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,010 28,249 16,193   21,010 28,249 16,193
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 29,466 36,951 21,931   29,466 36,951 21,931
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 39,630 21,635 18,000   39,630 21,635 18,000
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 36,061 43,269 30,100   36,061 43,269 30,100
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 43,003 50,131 34,438   43,003 50,131 34,438
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 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 121,110 57,710 63,400   121,110 57,710 63,400
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 18,335 23,370 15,941   18,335 23,370 15,941
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 82.9 88.8 74.6   82.9 88.8 74.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 13.2 7.7 21.0   13.2 7.7 21.0
Other money - As a % of total income 3.9 3.5 4.5   3.9 3.5 4.5
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Alberta   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 79,605   79,605
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 52,940   52,940

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How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Alberta (Code48) (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 June 2, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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