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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 30,372   30,372
Population in 2001 1 28,674   28,674
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 5.9   5.9
Total private dwellings 2 15,296   15,296
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 12,615   12,615
Population density per square kilometre 0.1   0.1
Land area (square km) 474,711.01   474,711.01
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 30,190 15,215 14,980   30,195 15,210 14,980
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 7,580 3,665 3,915   7,580 3,665 3,915
North American Indian - single response 6 6,280 3,035 3,240   6,280 3,035 3,240
Métis - single response 805 400 400   800 400 400
Inuit - single response 255 100 150   255 105 155
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 55 25 30   55 25 30
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 190 100 90   190 100 90
Non-Aboriginal identity population 22,615 11,545 11,070   22,610 11,545 11,070
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 30,195 15,210 14,980   30,190 15,210 14,985
Registered Indian 9 5,750 2,840 2,910   5,755 2,840 2,910
Not a registered Indian 24,440 12,370 12,070   24,440 12,370 12,070
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 7,580 3,665 3,915   7,580 3,665 3,915
0 to 4 years 640 315 325   635 315 320
5 to 9 years 685 350 340   690 350 340
10 to 14 years 735 365 370   740 365 370
15 to 19 years 700 395 300   695 400 300
20 to 24 years 550 275 275   550 275 275
25 to 29 years 465 230 235   465 230 235
30 to 34 years 525 215 310   525 215 310
35 to 39 years 510 280 235   510 280 235
40 to 44 years 720 360 360   715 360 360
45 to 49 years 605 260 350   605 255 345
50 to 54 years 440 200 240   440 200 240
55 to 59 years 315 125 190   320 125 190
60 to 64 years 260 115 145   260 115 145
65 to 69 years 165 70 95   165 75 90
70 to 74 years 115 40 70   115 45 70
75 to 79 years 70 25 40   65 25 40
80 to 84 years 25 15 10   25 15 10
85 years and over 40 20 20   40 20 20
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 30.1 27.4 32.1   30.1 27.4 32.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 72.8 71.9 73.6   72.8 71.9 73.6
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 5,515 2,635 2,880   5,515 2,635 2,880
Not in a common-law relationship 4,195 2,030 2,170   4,195 2,025 2,170
In a common-law relationship 1,320 610 710   1,315 610 710
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 5,515 2,635 2,880   5,515 2,635 2,880
Never legally married (single) 14 3,440 1,820 1,615   3,435 1,825 1,615
Legally married (and not separated) 15 1,165 520 650   1,165 520 650
Separated, but still legally married 16 300 130 175   300 130 170
Divorced 17 370 115 255   370 120 250
Widowed 18 240 50 190   235 45 190
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 3,450   3,450
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 65.2   65.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.7   5.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.5   5.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.0   2.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 11.2   11.0
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 10.3   10.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 1,485   1,490
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,285   1,285
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,935   1,930
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 1,515   1,515
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,570   1,570
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 1,075   1,075
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 805   805
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.4   5.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.6   2.6
Average number of persons per room 0.5   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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 7,535 3,645 3,890   7,535 3,645 3,890
Spouses 1,115 500 620   1,120 500 620
Common-law partners 1,315 610 705   1,315 605 705
Lone parents 630 165 465   630 165 465
Children in census families 3,020 1,630 1,395   3,020 1,625 1,390
Persons not in census families 1,450 745 705   1,455 745 705
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 7,580 3,665 3,915   7,580 3,665 3,915
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 1,245 580 670   1,245 580 670
Knowledge of English only 28 5,985 2,940 3,045   5,985 2,940 3,045
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 265 115 155   265 115 150
Knowledge of other languages 31 80 30 45   85 30 50
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 11.7 10.1 13.2   11.7 10.1 13.3
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 2.0 1.9 2.0   2.0 1.9 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 16.4 15.8 17.1   16.4 15.8 17.1
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 7,490 3,620 3,870   7,490 3,620 3,865
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 6,150 2,975 3,170   6,150 2,975 3,175
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 905 415 485   900 415 490
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 250 135 120   250 135 120
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 185 90 95   185 95 90
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 0 0   0 0 0
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 6,940 3,350 3,590   6,945 3,350 3,590
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 3,750 1,785 1,960   3,755 1,785 1,965
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,885 920 965   1,885 920 965
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 585 285 300   585 285 300
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 700 355 350   705 355 345
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 15 0 15   20 10 15
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 5,520 2,635 2,880   5,515 2,635 2,880
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,280 1,210 1,065   2,280 1,210 1,070
High school certificate or equivalent 35 1,135 460 670   1,130 460 670
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 645 440 210   645 435 210
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 1,050 400 645   1,050 400 645
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 115 40 75   115 40 75
University certificate or degree 295 85 210   295 80 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 1,250 670 575   1,250 670 575
No certificate, diploma or degree 685 410 275   685 410 275
High school certificate or equivalent 38 365 165 205   365 165 200
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 65 45 20   65 40 20
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 90 45 45   90 45 45
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   10 0 0
University certificate or degree 35 10 35   35 0 30
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 990 445 540   990 445 545
No certificate, diploma or degree 330 135 200   335 130 200
High school certificate or equivalent 41 265 115 150   265 120 145
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 115 80 35   115 80 35
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 210 90 120   210 85 125
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 10   15 0 10
University certificate or degree 50 20 30   55 25 25
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 2,860 1,340 1,520   2,860 1,340 1,520
No certificate, diploma or degree 970 535 440   970 530 435
High school certificate or equivalent 44 470 175 295   470 175 295
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 435 295 140   435 290 140
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 695 250 440   695 250 435
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 85 25 60   85 25 65
University certificate or degree 205 55 150   205 55 150
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 5,515 2,635 2,880   5,515 2,635 2,885
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,410 1,675 1,735   3,410 1,675 1,735
Education 205 25 175   200 25 175
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 40 30 0   35 35 0
Humanities 50 15 30   50 15 30
Social and behavioural sciences and law 165 35 130   165 35 130
Business, management and public administration 455 80 370   455 80 370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 30 10 15   25 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 35 10   45 35 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 555 505 45   555 505 50
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 100 75 25   100 75 25
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 215 20 190   210 20 190
Personal, protective and transportation services 255 125 130   260 130 125
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 5,515 2,635 2,880   5,515 2,635 2,880
In the labour force 49 3,905 1,905 2,000   3,905 1,905 1,995
Employed 50 3,045 1,395 1,655   3,050 1,390 1,660
Unemployed 51 855 510 345   855 510 345
Not in the labour force 52 1,610 730 880   1,610 730 880
Participation rate 53 70.8 72.3 69.4   70.8 72.3 69.3
Employment rate 54 55.2 52.9 57.5   55.3 52.8 57.6
Unemployment rate 55 21.9 26.8 17.2   21.9 26.8 17.3
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 3,780 1,830 1,950   3,780 1,830 1,950
A Management occupations 57 310 170 140   305 170 140
B Business, finance and administration occupations 615 70 550   615 70 545
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 195 150 45   195 150 45
D Health occupations 80 15 65   85 15 65
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 515 95 420   515 90 420
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 95 50 40   95 55 40
G Sales and service occupations 890 330 560   890 335 555
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 770 700 65   770 700 65
I Occupations unique to primary industry 255 200 55   255 200 55
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 50 45 10   50 45 10
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 3,775 1,830 1,945   3,780 1,830 1,950
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 235 185 55   240 180 50
Construction 320 285 40   320 280 40
Manufacturing 35 30 10   35 30 10
Wholesale trade 35 35 0   40 35 0
Retail trade 260 135 125   260 135 125
Finance and real estate 75 10 60   75 10 65
Health care and social services 235 35 200   235 35 200
Educational services 210 35 180   210 35 175
Business services 520 320 205   525 320 205
Other services 1,840 765 1,080   1,840 760 1,080
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 3,050 1,390 1,655   3,050 1,390 1,655
Worked at home 150 80 70   150 80 70
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   0 0 0
No fixed workplace address 495 385 115   495 385 115
Worked at usual place 2,400 930 1,470   2,400 925 1,470
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,970 760 1,210   1,970 755 1,210
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 390 145 240   390 145 240
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   0 0 0
Worked in a different province 40 25 20   40 20 15
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
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 2,895 1,310 1,585   2,900 1,310 1,585
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,820 785 1,030   1,820 785 1,035
Car, truck, van, as passenger 290 155 130   290 155 130
Public transit 85 25 55   80 25 55
Walked or bicycled 600 265 330   600 270 330
All other modes 110 70 35   105 75 35
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 4,095 1,990 2,105   4,095 1,985 2,110
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,588 21,494 21,970   21,588 21,494 21,970
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 27,993 29,335 26,727   27,993 29,335 26,727
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,600 715 880   1,600 720 880
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 43,179 47,249 40,021   43,179 47,249 40,021
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 45,647 51,616 40,792   45,647 51,616 40,792
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 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 5,145 2,435 2,710   5,145 2,435 2,710
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 20,690 20,443 21,134   20,690 20,443 21,134
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 79.8 82.5 77.0   79.8 82.5 77.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.5 12.9 18.1   15.5 12.9 18.1
Other money - As a % of total income 4.7 4.5 4.8   4.7 4.5 4.8
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Yukon (CD)   Yukon Territory
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 3,450   3,450
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 45,833   45,833

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Yukon, Yukon Territory (Code6001) (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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