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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 17,680   968,157
Population in 2001 1 19,365   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -8.7   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 8,940   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 7,291   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 1.4   1.6
Land area (square km) 12,220.29   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 17,325 8,680 8,645   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 3,355 1,705 1,645   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 3,145 1,595 1,550   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 185 90 90   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 30 20 10   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 13,970 6,975 6,995   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 17,325 8,685 8,640   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 3,175 1,610 1,565   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 14,150 7,075 7,075   863,125 425,395 437,735
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 3,355 1,710 1,650   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 455 245 210   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 360 165 200   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 430 230 200   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 400 215 185   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 240 105 135   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 200 95 105   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 190 100 85   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 260 120 140   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 185 90 90   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 135 85 55   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 155 65 95   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 90 55 35   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 75 45 30   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 60 30 25   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 45 20 30   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 30 20 10   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 15 10 0   560 260 300
85 years and over 15 10 15   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 20.5 19.9 21.2   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 62.9 62.3 63.0   64.3 62.7 65.9
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,105 1,065 1,040   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 1,505 765 735   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 605 295 305   15,235 7,425 7,810
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,105 1,065 1,040   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 1,425 760 665   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 415 210 210   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 60 25 35   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 100 40 60   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 105 35 70   3,060 745 2,315
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 955   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 93.2   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.7   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.0   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   12.6
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.1   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 190   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 160   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 570   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 385   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 220   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 350   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 380   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.4   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 9.9   8.0
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 3,355 1,705 1,645   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 395 195 200   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 605 300 305   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 335 85 245   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 1,615 880 735   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 410 245 165   18,390 10,080 8,310
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 3,355 1,710 1,650   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 620 330 290   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 2,725 1,370 1,355   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 10 10 0   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 13.9 14.3 13.6   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 6.1 6.4 5.8   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 18.5 19.3 17.6   28.6 28.4 28.7
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 3,250 1,660 1,590   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,835 1,445 1,390   107,010 52,970 54,035
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 160 80 75   18,915 8,950 9,965
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 225 110 110   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 30 15 15   2,010 1,025 990
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   75 45 25
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,905 1,460 1,440   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,915 975 935   68,380 34,365 34,015
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 350 185 170   32,960 15,460 17,500
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 550 255 295   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 80 35 40   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   315 145 175
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,105 1,065 1,040   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,220 685 530   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 425 165 260   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 190 115 75   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 155 60 95   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 25 20   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 70 0 60   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 645 325 320   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 490 265 225   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 120 45 80   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 10   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 20 0 10   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 390 205 190   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 215 125 90   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 105 35 70   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 0   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 20 10 10   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 0   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 905 460 440   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 370 230 140   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 190 80 100   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 145 85 55   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 110 45 70   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 15 20   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 55 10 55   3,325 1,070 2,255
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,105 1,065 1,040   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,645 850 790   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 50 0 45   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 0 10 10   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35 0 35   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 120 25 95   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 115 110 0   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 10   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 55 10 50   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 65 45 15   2,975 1,590 1,385
Other 47 0 0 0   10 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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,105 1,065 1,045   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 970 530 440   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 715 350 370   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 250 185 70   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 1,135 535 600   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 46.1 49.8 42.1   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 34.0 32.9 35.4   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 25.8 34.9 15.9   18.2 19.7 16.7
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 845 440 400   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 65 30 30   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 85 15 70   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 15 10 10   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 140 30 105   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 230 85 145   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 180 170 10   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 45 30 0   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 75 50 20   1,800 1,385 420
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 845 440 405   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 45 35 10   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 70 65 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 85 65 25   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 85 35 50   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 145 45 100   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 70 15 60   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 70 50 20   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 255 125 130   13,865 6,425 7,440
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 720 350 375   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 45 20 25   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 40 40 0   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 630 285 345   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 355 165 185   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 180 55 125   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 90 60 30   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   885 585 300
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
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 60 675 325 350   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 515 250 265   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 95 40 55   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 45 20 25   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 15 10 10   1,620 1,150 470
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 890 445 440   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,156 15,937 12,845   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 17,207 18,431 15,974   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 345 185 165   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 23,895 26,059 22,644   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 25,159 26,477 23,691   35,708 39,008 32,037
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
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,910 975 935   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 9,226 5,806 11,503   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 101 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 64.0 75.2 54.3   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 34.6 23.9 44.0   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 1.5 1.4 1.5   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 10 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 955   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 22,593   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 10, Saskatchewan (Code4710) (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 May 16, 2024).