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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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British Columbia
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 465   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 475   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -2.1   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 155   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 140   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 25.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 18.23   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 465 260 205   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 455 250 200   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 455 250 200   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 0 0 0   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 10 0 0   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 465 260 205   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 450 250 200   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 10 10 0   3,963,835 1,944,855 2,018,985
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 455 250 200   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 45 25 20   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 35 20 15   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 40 25 10   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 45 20 20   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 35 20 15   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 40 15 15   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 35 25 15   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 30 20 10   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 35 15 20   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 25 10 15   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 25 15 10   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 15 15 0   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 15 10 10   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 10 10 10   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 10 10 10   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 10 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 28.2 27.3 28.8   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 72.5 72.0 75.0   71.8 70.2 73.3
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 330 180 155   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 255 140 115   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 70 40 35   24,725 11,355 13,365
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 330 180 155   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 190 110 75   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 80 40 45   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 20 10 15   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 20 15 0   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 20 10 10   5,250 1,200 4,045
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 140   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 89.3   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.1   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 7.1   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 65   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 25   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 75   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 70   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 25   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 35   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 80   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.4   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 7.1   2.8
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 455 250 200   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 80 40 40   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 70 35 35   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 55 15 35   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 190 120 70   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 55 40 20   34,110 18,190 15,920
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 455 250 200   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 135 70 60   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 320 180 145   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 29.7 28.0 32.5   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 12.1 14.0 10.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 29.7 28.0 30.0   9.3 9.2 9.4
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 440 245 195   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 410 225 185   151,750 73,840 77,905
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 20 15 10   23,465 10,835 12,625
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 10 10 10   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   395 195 200
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 405 230 180   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 310 180 135   91,010 44,710 46,295
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 65 30 35   48,505 22,975 25,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 30 20 10   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   875 415 460
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 330 180 150   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 165 90 75   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 55 30 30   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 25 10   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 45 30 15   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 10   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 80 45 40   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 35 25   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 20 10 15   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 75 40 30   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 20 10   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 20 10 10   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 20 15 10   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 145 80 65   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 35 35   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 20 10 10   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 0   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 25 15 10   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   4,870 1,695 3,175
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 330 175 155   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 225 120 110   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 10 0 10   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 10 0   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 20 10 20   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20 20 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15 15 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 10 0 10   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 0 10   5,995 2,800 3,195
Other 47 0 0 0   10 10 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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 330 180 150   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 195 110 85   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 110 55 55   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 85 55 30   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 135 70 70   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 59.1 61.1 56.7   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 33.3 30.6 36.7   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 43.6 50.0 35.3   15.0 16.1 13.8
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 155 85 70   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 15 10 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 20 0 20   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 10 0 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 10 10   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 35 15 25   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 30 25 10   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 20 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 0   4,990 3,865 1,125
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 155 85 75   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 10 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 10 0 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 20 20 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 10 0 0   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 25 0 15   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 15 10 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 20 10 0   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 45 15 25   23,855 9,460 14,395
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 110 55 55   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 0 0 0   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 20 15 10   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 90 40 45   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 65 30 40   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 20 10 10   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 10 0 10   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   445 265 180
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
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 60 110 55 50   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 70 35 30   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 10 10 10   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 25 15 15   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 0 0 0   1,825 1,215 610
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 190 105 85   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 11,408 10,144 11,600   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 16,382 16,013 16,832   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 45 20 30   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 30,144 34,560 29,504   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 30,179 34,802 26,754   39,237 44,109 33,840
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
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 295 160 135   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 11,392 10,432 12,544   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 98 100 104   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 69.4 69.2 66.0   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 28.6 23.7 33.9   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 2.5 4.0 0.9   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Gitwangak (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 140   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 26,816   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Gitwangak, British Columbia (Code630159) (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 March 28, 2024).