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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 432   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 387   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 11.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 104   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 94   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 724.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 0.59   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 435 235 195   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 420 230 190   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 415 225 190   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 10 0   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 430 235 195   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 415 225 190   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 15 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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 425 230 190   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 60 40 20   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 40 25 20   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 45 15 25   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 65 40 25   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 35 20 10   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 15 10 10   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 25 10 10   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 20 10 10   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 35 10 20   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 20 15 10   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 20 15 0   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 20 10 10   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 20 0 15   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 0 10 0   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 0 10 0   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 10 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 19.7 19.0 21.2   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 63.5 63.0 65.8   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 265 145 125   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 185 100 85   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 85 45 40   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 270 145 125   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 160 95 65   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 70 35 30   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 0 10   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 15 10 10   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 15 0 15   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 95   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 84.2   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15.8   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 0.0   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 0.0   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 20   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 10   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 40   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 50   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 20   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 25   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 50   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 15.8   2.8
Average number of persons per room 0.7   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 420 230 190   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 65 30 30   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 85 45 45   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 25 10 20   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 210 130 85   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 30 15 15   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 425 230 190   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 60 25 35   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 360 205 155   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 10 0 10   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 15.3 13.0 21.1   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 3.5 0.0 5.3   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 14.1 10.9 18.4   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 415 225 190   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 370 200 170   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) 40 25 15   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 0 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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 360 190 170   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 265 145 120   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) 85 40 45   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 10 0 0   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 270 145 125   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 210 105 105   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 20 15 10   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 0   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 20 10 15   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 95 55 40   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 45 30   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 10 0 0   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 40 20 20   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 15 15   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 10 0   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 0 0 0   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 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 125 60 65   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 95 45 45   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 10 0 0   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 10 0 15   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 0 0 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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 265 145 125   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 230 120 110   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 0 0 0   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 0 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 10 0 0   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20 15 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 0 10 0   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 270 145 125   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 120 80 45   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 75 35 35   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 45 40 10   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 145 65 80   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 44.4 55.2 36.0   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 27.8 24.1 28.0   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 37.5 50.0 22.2   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 110 65 45   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 0 0 0   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 15 0 10   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 0 0 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 0 10   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 25 0 15   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 20 20 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 20 20 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 15 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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 110 65 40   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 20 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 10 15 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 15 10 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 0 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 15 0 10   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 0 10 0   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 0 0 0   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 25 0 15   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 75 40 35   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 10 10 10   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 25 15 0   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 40 20 25   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 25 10 15   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 20 0 0   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (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 60 35 25   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 30 20 15   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 15 10 0   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 15 0 10   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 0 10 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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 115 65 45   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 8,016 12,448 4,688   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 14,513 16,845 11,141   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 15 10 10   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 27,968 27,712 0   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 31,652 30,353 0   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 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 230 120 110   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 8,288 7,504 8,928   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 98 100 96   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 57.9 71.9 38.7   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 39.7 23.8 59.5   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 1.9 3.2 0.4   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (Indian band area)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 90   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 27,712   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw, British Columbia (Code630167) (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 April 19, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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