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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Halton
Ontario
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 439,256   12,160,282†
Population in 2001 1 375,229   11,410,046†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 17.1   6.6
Total private dwellings 2 162,346   4,972,869
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 156,947   4,554,251
Population density per square kilometre 454.2   13.4
Land area (square km) 967.16   907,573.82
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 435,395 212,380 223,020   12,028,900 5,877,875 6,151,020
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,640 1,115 1,525   242,490 117,585 124,900
North American Indian - single response 6 1,585 660 920   158,400 75,955 82,440
Métis - single response 850 380 470   73,610 37,025 36,580
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   2,035 940 1,100
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 55 10 40   1,905 885 1,025
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 155 65 85   6,540 2,785 3,755
Non-Aboriginal identity population 432,755 211,260 221,495   11,786,405 5,760,285 6,026,115
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 435,395 212,375 223,020   12,028,895 5,877,875 6,151,020
Registered Indian 9 800 340 460   123,595 58,780 64,815
Not a registered Indian 434,595 212,035 222,560   11,905,300 5,819,095 6,086,205
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,640 1,115 1,525   242,490 117,585 124,905
0 to 4 years 170 70 100   19,810 10,155 9,660
5 to 9 years 150 80 65   21,075 10,690 10,385
10 to 14 years 280 90 190   23,435 11,840 11,595
15 to 19 years 230 90 140   22,340 11,600 10,735
20 to 24 years 180 85 95   18,535 8,925 9,610
25 to 29 years 240 115 125   17,015 7,850 9,170
30 to 34 years 170 70 105   16,660 7,590 9,070
35 to 39 years 160 55 100   17,550 8,110 9,440
40 to 44 years 285 120 170   20,380 9,835 10,550
45 to 49 years 175 55 120   18,370 8,740 9,630
50 to 54 years 200 95 110   15,350 7,155 8,195
55 to 59 years 170 75 100   11,535 5,610 5,925
60 to 64 years 60 30 30   7,800 3,870 3,935
65 to 69 years 50 25 25   5,280 2,470 2,810
70 to 74 years 50 25 25   3,590 1,635 1,950
75 to 79 years 20 20 0   2,000 815 1,180
80 to 84 years 30 0 20   1,150 450 695
85 years and over 10 10 0   600 245 355
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 31.9 31.4 32.4   29.7 28.5 30.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 77.3 78.5 76.4   73.5 72.2 74.7
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,040 875 1,165   178,165 84,905 93,255
Not in a common-law relationship 1,745 730 1,015   149,615 71,515 78,100
In a common-law relationship 295 145 150   28,555 13,395 15,155
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,040 875 1,165   178,170 84,905 93,255
Never legally married (single) 14 795 375 420   84,620 43,245 41,375
Legally married (and not separated) 15 885 360 525   62,010 29,870 32,140
Separated, but still legally married 16 135 35 100   9,725 4,090 5,635
Divorced 17 155 80 80   15,005 6,350 8,660
Widowed 18 65 25 40   6,795 1,350 5,445
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,570   121,730
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 47.5   59.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.3   5.6
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 22.0   7.6
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.9   4.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.7   14.2
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 13.4   7.6
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 22 1,045   67,130
Number of rented dwellings 23 525   47,430
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 990   89,080
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 580   32,650
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,125   63,655
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 320   39,300
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 120   18,775
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.9   6.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 1.0   2.1
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,635 1,110 1,520   241,840 117,165 124,670
Spouses 860 350 505   61,240 29,550 31,690
Common-law partners 295 145 150   28,490 13,365 15,125
Lone parents 130 25 105   18,035 3,365 14,670
Children in census families 975 420 555   97,720 52,280 45,440
Persons not in census families 375 165 205   36,350 18,605 17,745
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,640 1,120 1,525   242,490 117,590 124,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 15 10 10   29,020 14,035 14,990
Knowledge of English only 28 2,245 960 1,285   177,080 86,355 90,725
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   880 500 385
Knowledge of English and French only 30 330 130 200   32,420 15,405 17,015
Knowledge of other languages 31 50 20 30   3,085 1,295 1,790
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.0 0.0 0.0   9.8 9.6 10.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.4 0.0 0.0   5.4 5.6 5.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.6 0.9 0.7   12.0 11.9 12.0
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,585 1,105 1,480   238,400 115,455 122,940
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,070 865 1,205   195,475 95,320 100,150
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 205 115 90   26,625 12,405 14,220
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 295 120 175   13,915 6,625 7,290
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 10 0   1,955 875 1,080
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   425 230 200
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,470 1,045 1,425   222,630 107,410 115,215
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,090 435 650   120,645 59,445 61,205
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 625 265 360   59,010 27,800 31,205
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 690 310 380   35,765 16,745 19,015
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 35 15 15   6,110 2,865 3,250
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 30 15 15   1,100 555 545
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,040 875 1,165   178,165 84,905 93,260
No certificate, diploma or degree 460 215 245   66,980 33,755 33,225
High school certificate or equivalent 35 575 230 345   43,115 19,915 23,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 175 105 65   18,050 11,715 6,340
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 510 195 315   33,540 13,365 20,175
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 30 35   4,045 1,505 2,540
University certificate or degree 250 90 165   12,435 4,650 7,785
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 415 180 235   40,875 20,530 20,350
No certificate, diploma or degree 175 90 85   24,225 12,650 11,570
High school certificate or equivalent 38 150 55 90   11,380 5,555 5,825
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   1,075 710 370
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 55 20 35   3,075 1,245 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   265 110 155
University certificate or degree 15 0 10   860 260 600
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 410 185 230   33,680 15,440 18,245
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 35 35   8,110 4,010 4,100
High school certificate or equivalent 41 70 55 15   9,590 4,745 4,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   3,180 2,095 1,080
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 120 35 85   8,145 3,150 4,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 15 10   810 255 560
University certificate or degree 95 30 70   3,840 1,185 2,660
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,055 425 630   90,990 43,315 47,675
No certificate, diploma or degree 155 70 80   26,870 13,880 12,990
High school certificate or equivalent 44 315 100 210   20,595 9,025 11,570
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 120 70 50   12,430 7,955 4,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 310 120 185   21,080 8,465 12,615
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 15   2,695 1,020 1,680
University certificate or degree 130 55 75   7,315 2,970 4,340
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,040 875 1,165   178,165 84,905 93,260
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,035 455 590   110,090 53,675 56,420
Education 40 10 30   3,985 945 3,035
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 55 35 15   2,335 1,110 1,225
Humanities 40 15 25   2,610 1,160 1,455
Social and behavioural sciences and law 140 0 125   7,045 1,925 5,115
Business, management and public administration 220 70 155   13,310 3,520 9,790
Physical and life sciences and technologies 40 30 15   880 415 465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 30 20   2,350 1,075 1,275
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 200 175 30   15,375 14,055 1,320
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   1,620 1,120 495
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 115 10 110   10,975 1,670 9,310
Personal, protective and transportation services 100 45 50   7,585 4,240 3,350
Other 47 0 0 0   10 0 10
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,040 875 1,165   178,165 84,905 93,260
In the labour force 49 1,525 620 900   115,150 57,670 57,475
Employed 50 1,430 570 860   101,025 50,200 50,825
Unemployed 51 90 50 40   14,125 7,470 6,650
Not in the labour force 52 515 250 265   63,015 27,235 35,780
Participation rate 53 74.8 70.9 77.3   64.6 67.9 61.6
Employment rate 54 70.1 65.1 73.8   56.7 59.1 54.5
Unemployment rate 55 5.9 8.1 4.4   12.3 13.0 11.6
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,515 615 895   111,160 55,645 55,510
A Management occupations 57 165 75 90   7,555 4,185 3,365
B Business, finance and administration occupations 285 55 230   16,690 3,925 12,760
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 70 55 15   4,110 2,930 1,180
D Health occupations 70 10 70   5,000 630 4,370
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 90 10 80   10,535 2,765 7,770
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 30 15 20   2,380 1,115 1,265
G Sales and service occupations 490 150 340   31,770 12,215 19,555
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 210 180 30   21,070 19,070 2,005
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 15 0   4,200 3,555 650
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 75 50 20   7,840 5,255 2,585
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,510 615 895   111,160 55,645 55,510
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 15 10 0   4,760 3,885 875
Construction 130 125 10   8,605 7,830 770
Manufacturing 120 80 40   12,510 8,750 3,760
Wholesale trade 135 60 70   3,015 1,985 1,030
Retail trade 195 35 165   11,885 4,740 7,145
Finance and real estate 100 25 75   3,625 1,310 2,315
Health care and social services 150 20 130   13,070 2,295 10,775
Educational services 55 10 50   6,350 1,820 4,530
Business services 260 130 135   17,800 10,175 7,625
Other services 345 125 220   29,535 12,855 16,680
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,435 575 860   101,025 50,200 50,825
Worked at home 70 35 35   4,925 2,150 2,770
Worked outside Canada 10 0 0   560 275 280
No fixed workplace address 135 105 25   12,940 9,745 3,195
Worked at usual place 1,220 430 790   82,605 38,030 44,580
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 455 145 315   53,905 23,730 30,170
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 175 80 90   16,760 7,870 8,890
Worked in a different census division (county) 590 195 390   11,095 6,005 5,085
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   850 420 430
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
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 1,355 535 820   95,545 47,770 47,770
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,040 420 620   62,140 32,380 29,760
Car, truck, van, as passenger 90 15 75   11,270 5,470 5,800
Public transit 105 40 60   7,745 3,085 4,660
Walked or bicycled 110 45 65   12,375 5,730 6,645
All other modes 10 10 0   2,015 1,110 900
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,645 670 980   119,475 59,500 59,975
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 31,571 39,452 27,970   21,151 25,476 18,014
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 39,131 48,272 32,922   27,820 32,205 23,470
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 885 375 510   56,200 30,050 26,155
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 45,931 54,896 42,111   37,385 41,765 32,769
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 54,246 63,936 47,089   41,761 46,512 36,303
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 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,940 835 1,105   165,780 79,185 86,590
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 31,057 36,323 28,368   18,808 22,043 16,940
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 86.5 85.4 87.6   77.2 81.1 72.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 7.3 6.7 7.9   16.6 12.3 21.8
Other money - As a % of total income 6.3 8.0 4.4   6.2 6.6 5.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Halton (CD)   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,565   121,730
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 78,144   46,865

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Halton, Ontario (Code3524) (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 16, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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