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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 34,071   729,997
Population in 2001 1 35,611   729,498
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -4.3   0.1
Total private dwellings 2 15,888   331,619
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 14,313   295,871
Population density per square kilometre 9.8   10.2
Land area (square km) 3,461.45   71,355.12
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 33,515 16,390 17,120   719,650 351,150 368,500
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 735 370 365   17,655 8,645 9,005
North American Indian - single response 6 300 135 165   12,385 5,810 6,570
Métis - single response 380 210 170   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 55 20 30   710 255 455
Non-Aboriginal identity population 32,780 16,025 16,755   701,995 342,505 359,490
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 33,515 16,395 17,125   719,650 351,145 368,500
Registered Indian 9 280 140 135   10,865 5,250 5,610
Not a registered Indian 33,235 16,250 16,985   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 735 365 370   17,655 8,645 9,010
0 to 4 years 45 35 10   1,350 690 660
5 to 9 years 30 10 20   1,610 815 795
10 to 14 years 35 20 15   1,495 715 780
15 to 19 years 45 0 40   1,695 885 810
20 to 24 years 25 15 10   1,240 615 625
25 to 29 years 50 25 20   1,135 500 635
30 to 34 years 35 25 10   1,065 540 525
35 to 39 years 60 35 20   1,445 720 725
40 to 44 years 70 45 30   1,425 675 750
45 to 49 years 125 50 80   1,360 660 695
50 to 54 years 75 25 45   1,285 650 640
55 to 59 years 30 20 10   940 485 455
60 to 64 years 20 10 10   505 235 270
65 to 69 years 35 15 20   520 205 315
70 to 74 years 30 20 10   260 145 115
75 to 79 years 10 0 0   155 70 85
80 to 84 years 0 10 0   90 35 55
85 years and over 0 0 0   85 10 75
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 43.2 42.3 44.6   31.5 31.1 31.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 85.0 82.2 86.5   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 625 305 320   13,200 6,430 6,775
Not in a common-law relationship 450 205 250   11,075 5,360 5,710
In a common-law relationship 170 100 70   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 625 305 320   13,200 6,425 6,775
Never legally married (single) 14 230 120 105   6,225 3,265 2,960
Legally married (and not separated) 15 250 130 120   4,565 2,210 2,355
Separated, but still legally married 16 45 20 25   765 340 425
Divorced 17 70 30 40   1,140 535 605
Widowed 18 25 0 20   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 460   8,645
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 75.0   72.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.4   3.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.2   2.3
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 3.3   3.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 10.9   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 4.3   4.7
Number of owned dwellings 22 330   4,855
Number of rented dwellings 23 125   2,455
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 350   5,465
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 110   3,175
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 190   3,470
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 160   3,115
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 110   2,060
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.2   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.0   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 735 365 365   17,585 8,600 8,985
Spouses 250 130 120   4,510 2,180 2,325
Common-law partners 175 95 70   2,125 1,065 1,060
Lone parents 30 0 25   1,445 245 1,200
Children in census families 190 90 95   6,880 3,655 3,220
Persons not in census families 90 40 50   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 735 365 365   17,650 8,645 9,010
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 15 10 10   3,490 1,700 1,795
Knowledge of English only 28 25 25 0   8,735 4,170 4,565
Knowledge of French only 29 165 80 90   1,085 535 550
Knowledge of English and French only 30 520 250 265   4,230 2,190 2,040
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 0   115 55 60
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 2.0 2.7 0.0   18.1 18.3 18.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 2.0 2.7 2.7   8.7 8.8 8.5
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 2.0 2.7 2.7   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 725 355 365   17,385 8,515 8,865
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 645 320 325   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) 45 15 35   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 25 15 10   830 395 435
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 690 330 360   16,305 7,955 8,350
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 465 235 230   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) 140 50 90   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 55 40 15   1,655 730 925
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 20 10 15   860 370 485
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 10   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 625 300 320   13,205 6,430 6,775
No certificate, diploma or degree 260 120 140   5,180 2,620 2,565
High school certificate or equivalent 35 135 65 75   2,775 1,190 1,585
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 95 55 40   1,930 1,305 630
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 90 45 45   2,115 880 1,235
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 10   360 150 210
University certificate or degree 20 20 0   840 285 555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 70 25 50   2,935 1,500 1,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 45 10 40   1,735 900 830
High school certificate or equivalent 38 15 10 10   785 385 405
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 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 85 50 35   2,195 1,040 1,155
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 15 10   480 285 195
High school certificate or equivalent 41 30 15 15   635 270 370
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 10   345 220 130
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 10 0   470 190 280
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   70 25 40
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   195 55 140
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 385 190 195   6,960 3,425 3,535
No certificate, diploma or degree 135 70 65   2,250 1,170 1,080
High school certificate or equivalent 44 90 45 50   1,280 525 755
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 25 30   1,295 860 435
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 75 40 40   1,340 555 785
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 15   245 115 135
University certificate or degree 15 15 0   540 190 345
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 625 305 320   13,205 6,430 6,775
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 400 180 215   7,955 3,805 4,150
Education 0 10 0   285 60 220
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   80 35 50
Humanities 10 0 10   185 55 130
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 0 20   425 90 330
Business, management and public administration 60 30 25   1,060 225 835
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   50 25 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   205 95 105
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 45 40 10   1,260 1,135 125
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15 10 10   305 230 70
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 20 10 15   615 100 520
Personal, protective and transportation services 35 25 10   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 620 305 320   13,200 6,430 6,770
In the labour force 49 415 215 195   8,280 4,295 3,985
Employed 50 350 170 185   6,560 3,245 3,315
Unemployed 51 60 50 10   1,720 1,050 670
Not in the labour force 52 205 85 125   4,925 2,135 2,785
Participation rate 53 66.9 70.5 60.9   62.7 66.8 58.9
Employment rate 54 56.5 55.7 57.8   49.7 50.5 49.0
Unemployment rate 55 14.5 23.3 5.1   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 400 200 195   7,945 4,115 3,830
A Management occupations 57 10 0 0   435 225 215
B Business, finance and administration occupations 35 0 35   1,020 235 780
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 10 0   355 270 80
D Health occupations 20 15 0   290 55 235
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 40 10 35   605 135 465
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 10   130 60 70
G Sales and service occupations 135 35 95   2,370 865 1,505
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 95 90 0   1,260 1,140 120
I Occupations unique to primary industry 20 20 0   1,010 840 170
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 40 30 10   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 400 205 195   7,945 4,115 3,830
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 25 0   1,135 940 195
Construction 20 20 0   540 480 60
Manufacturing 85 70 15   705 470 240
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   100 75 20
Retail trade 60 20 40   825 320 505
Finance and real estate 0 0 10   135 60 75
Health care and social services 60 15 40   980 145 835
Educational services 35 15 20   410 90 320
Business services 40 20 20   970 560 415
Other services 75 15 60   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 350 170 185   6,560 3,245 3,315
Worked at home 15 10 10   220 95 120
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 55 25 30   1,160 830 325
Worked at usual place 285 135 140   5,180 2,315 2,865
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 130 40 85   2,720 1,090 1,635
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 125 85 35   1,625 735 890
Worked in a different census division (county) 35 10 20   720 405 315
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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 		Madawaska (CD)   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 60 340 165 175   6,335 3,145 3,190
Car, truck, van, as driver 285 140 145   4,335 2,260 2,075
Car, truck, van, as passenger 15 0 15   875 385 490
Public transit 0 0 0   115 40 70
Walked or bicycled 30 20 10   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 420 220 200   8,315 4,155 4,155
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 19,872 26,125 16,603   14,593 15,606 13,072
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 21,491 25,474 17,104   20,137 22,483 17,791
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 230 125 105   3,150 1,505 1,645
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,992 31,691 24,832   30,012 34,559 27,129
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 28,679 30,597 26,271   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 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 590 300 290   12,145 5,925 6,220
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 19,026 24,929 15,926   15,065 16,316 13,957
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 98   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.4 72.1 66.4   70.5 73.2 67.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 19.9 19.2 20.4   24.4 21.7 27.6
Other money - As a % of total income 8.9 7.1 11.8   5.0 5.0 5.0
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Madawaska (CD)   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 465   8,645
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 37,844   34,223

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Madawaska, New Brunswick (Code1313) (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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