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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 48,256   1,148,401
Population in 2001 1 46,273A   1,119,583
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 4.3   2.6
Total private dwellings 2 21,377   491,724
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 20,352   448,766
Population density per square kilometre 28.2   2.1
Land area (square km) 1,712.37   552,369.95
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 47,455 22,860 24,595   1,133,515 556,920 576,590
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,355 2,070 2,290   175,395 85,720 89,675
North American Indian - single response 6 2,290 1,010 1,280   100,645 48,715 51,935
Métis - single response 1,995 1,020 975   71,810 35,620 36,190
Inuit - single response 10 0 10   560 285 280
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 30 30 0   680 375 310
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 45 10 35   1,695 740 960
Non-Aboriginal identity population 43,100 20,785 22,310   958,120 471,200 486,915
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 47,455 22,855 24,600   1,133,515 556,925 576,590
Registered Indian 9 2,260 980 1,285   101,815 49,090 52,725
Not a registered Indian 45,195 21,880 23,315   1,031,700 507,830 523,870
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,355 2,070 2,285   175,395 85,720 89,675
0 to 4 years 575 360 210   18,815 9,585 9,225
5 to 9 years 500 245 255   19,180 10,100 9,080
10 to 14 years 435 240 200   20,200 10,480 9,720
15 to 19 years 345 180 170   17,910 8,805 9,105
20 to 24 years 505 250 260   14,250 6,630 7,620
25 to 29 years 385 130 250   12,070 5,725 6,350
30 to 34 years 370 155 210   11,760 5,650 6,105
35 to 39 years 310 145 165   11,635 5,370 6,265
40 to 44 years 265 105 160   12,080 5,525 6,555
45 to 49 years 260 70 190   10,670 5,025 5,650
50 to 54 years 165 70 90   8,545 4,030 4,520
55 to 59 years 125 70 55   6,575 3,185 3,385
60 to 64 years 45 20 15   4,365 2,205 2,160
65 to 69 years 10 0 10   3,050 1,530 1,520
70 to 74 years 35 15 20   2,085 960 1,125
75 to 79 years 15 0 10   1,170 535 635
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   690 280 410
85 years and over 10 0 10   340 100 240
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.0 20.2 26.0   23.9 22.8 25.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 65.3 59.2 70.9   66.8 64.8 68.7
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,845 1,225 1,620   117,200 55,555 61,640
Not in a common-law relationship 2,345 970 1,375   100,560 47,535 53,025
In a common-law relationship 500 255 245   16,640 8,025 8,615
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,845 1,225 1,620   117,205 55,560 61,645
Never legally married (single) 14 1,530 745 780   62,470 31,130 31,345
Legally married (and not separated) 15 800 355 450   37,480 18,180 19,300
Separated, but still legally married 16 155 30 125   4,690 1,775 2,915
Divorced 17 305 90 215   8,170 3,435 4,735
Widowed 18 50 0 50   4,395 1,045 3,345
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 2,025   67,130
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 45.7   65.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.9   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.6   4.7
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.7   2.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 23.7   14.2
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.2   5.9
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 3.2   3.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 795   29,485
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,235   26,150
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,790   50,105
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 235   17,030
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,045   28,820
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 755   22,620
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 230   15,695
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.0   5.8
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.7   6.2
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 4,345 2,060 2,280   174,575 85,200 89,375
Spouses 780 345 435   36,745 17,840 18,900
Common-law partners 500 255 245   16,585 8,000 8,580
Lone parents 530 20 510   16,020 2,955 13,065
Children in census families 1,875 1,045 825   80,700 43,205 37,495
Persons not in census families 660 395 270   24,520 13,195 11,330
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,360 2,070 2,290   175,395 85,720 89,675
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 335 125 215   44,175 21,580 22,595
Knowledge of English only 28 3,810 1,870 1,945   115,685 56,725 58,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   230 105 125
Knowledge of English and French only 30 165 50 110   13,910 6,720 7,195
Knowledge of other languages 31 45 25 15   1,390 595 795
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 5.3 3.9 6.3   21.6 21.6 21.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.7 2.2 1.3   13.1 13.7 12.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 7.7 6.0 9.4   25.2 25.2 25.2
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 4,235 2,000 2,230   171,520 83,800 87,720
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,860 1,360 1,495   140,465 69,130 71,335
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 840 360 475   21,155 10,075 11,080
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 465 240 230   8,070 3,675 4,395
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 75 45 30   1,685 870 815
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   145 55 90
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,780 1,705 2,075   156,575 76,130 80,445
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,145 580 560   91,110 45,735 45,375
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,370 565 805   41,980 19,640 22,340
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 995 450 545   18,340 8,320 10,025
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 265 110 155   4,760 2,265 2,495
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 0   390 170 220
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,845 1,225 1,620   117,200 55,555 61,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,105 545 560   59,045 29,670 29,380
High school certificate or equivalent 35 775 315 455   24,285 11,155 13,130
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 270 165 100   10,445 5,980 4,460
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 400 105 300   13,615 5,095 8,515
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 105 30 70   3,235 1,270 1,965
University certificate or degree 190 55 135   6,580 2,390 4,190
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 855 430 425   32,160 15,435 16,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 495 285 210   21,785 10,910 10,880
High school certificate or equivalent 38 260 100 160   7,640 3,405 4,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 0   790 395 395
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 40 10 25   1,155 480 675
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   255 100 160
University certificate or degree 20 0 15   530 150 375
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 755 290 460   23,830 11,375 12,455
No certificate, diploma or degree 165 65 105   9,110 4,760 4,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 255 110 145   6,595 3,195 3,400
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 30 35   2,140 1,185 955
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 140 35 105   3,615 1,285 2,330
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 15 20   675 290 390
University certificate or degree 85 30 55   1,685 660 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,170 490 675   53,875 25,335 28,535
No certificate, diploma or degree 390 195 195   22,720 11,565 11,155
High school certificate or equivalent 44 240 95 150   9,400 4,270 5,130
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 170 115 55   6,915 4,010 2,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 225 55 165   8,430 3,130 5,305
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 15 45   2,170 845 1,330
University certificate or degree 85 20 65   4,230 1,525 2,705
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,845 1,225 1,625   117,205 55,555 61,640
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,880 865 1,010   83,330 40,820 42,510
Education 65 0 65   3,055 790 2,265
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   535 310 220
Humanities 25 10 10   1,310 545 760
Social and behavioural sciences and law 115 35 80   3,000 940 2,060
Business, management and public administration 280 45 235   7,335 1,830 5,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   375 170 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 15 0   1,280 535 740
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 195 185 15   7,315 6,730 580
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 20 15 0   555 375 175
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 140 0 135   6,165 865 5,295
Personal, protective and transportation services 110 50 60   2,940 1,635 1,310
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,845 1,225 1,625   117,200 55,555 61,640
In the labour force 49 2,115 1,035 1,080   69,385 35,390 33,995
Employed 50 1,865 920 945   58,715 29,345 29,370
Unemployed 51 250 115 135   10,670 6,045 4,625
Not in the labour force 52 730 190 545   47,815 20,170 27,645
Participation rate 53 74.3 84.5 66.5   59.2 63.7 55.2
Employment rate 54 65.6 75.1 58.2   50.1 52.8 47.6
Unemployment rate 55 11.8 11.1 12.5   15.4 17.1 13.6
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 2,060 1,020 1,040   65,525 33,340 32,185
A Management occupations 57 130 75 50   3,840 2,095 1,745
B Business, finance and administration occupations 270 40 230   10,180 2,495 7,680
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 75 45 30   1,850 1,445 400
D Health occupations 110 0 110   3,695 560 3,135
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 165 40 125   7,070 2,005 5,060
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 30 20 10   1,160 585 575
G Sales and service occupations 765 355 410   19,150 7,650 11,500
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 265 255 0   11,925 11,155 775
I Occupations unique to primary industry 50 45 0   3,625 3,135 485
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 205 130 75   3,030 2,205 820
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 2,060 1,020 1,045   65,520 33,340 32,185
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 50 35 15   4,100 3,430 670
Construction 125 110 10   4,760 4,315 445
Manufacturing 275 195 80   4,830 3,595 1,230
Wholesale trade 35 25 10   1,600 1,180 420
Retail trade 265 125 140   6,195 2,820 3,375
Finance and real estate 30 10 20   2,135 785 1,350
Health care and social services 360 40 325   10,835 2,135 8,700
Educational services 80 20 65   5,740 1,910 3,830
Business services 235 145 90   8,900 5,575 3,320
Other services 595 310 285   16,430 7,595 8,835
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,865 920 945   58,715 29,340 29,375
Worked at home 40 15 25   2,885 1,405 1,485
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   90 50 40
No fixed workplace address 140 120 25   6,605 4,950 1,650
Worked at usual place 1,680 785 895   49,135 22,935 26,200
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,395 620 775   36,890 16,665 20,220
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 190 120 70   6,150 2,900 3,245
Worked in a different census division (county) 75 25 45   5,700 3,050 2,645
Worked in a different province 20 15 0   400 315 85
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
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 1,825 905 915   55,740 27,890 27,850
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,075 525 550   34,225 17,990 16,230
Car, truck, van, as passenger 240 115 120   6,620 3,155 3,455
Public transit 170 80 85   5,735 2,240 3,495
Walked or bicycled 320 165 155   7,850 3,730 4,120
All other modes 25 20 0   1,315 770 545
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 2,245 1,060 1,185   72,885 36,735 36,150
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 17,487 20,114 15,790   17,433 19,707 15,858
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 21,876 24,960 19,106   23,111 25,603 20,578
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 975 500 475   32,275 16,890 15,390
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 31,111 32,884 28,770   31,655 34,949 28,502
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,941 36,142 29,543   35,472 38,672 31,959
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
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,695 1,165 1,540   108,970 51,720 57,250
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 18,454 21,546 16,968   15,246 15,454 15,131
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 79.2 89.9 69.4   74.5 81.7 67.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 17.2 7.2 26.2   21.5 14.1 29.1
Other money - As a % of total income 3.8 2.9 4.7   4.0 4.2 3.8
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Brandon (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 2,025   67,135
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 37,953   37,521

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Brandon, Manitoba (Code610) (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 March 29, 2024).