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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 15,256   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 14,435   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 5.7   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 6,123   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 5,714   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 142.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 106.84   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 15,195 7,750 7,440   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 800 435 370   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 525 265 255   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 215 115 100   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 10 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 30 35 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 20 15 10   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 14,395 7,320 7,070   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 15,190 7,755 7,440   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 505 270 240   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 14,685 7,485 7,200   3,963,835 1,944,855 2,018,985
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 800 430 370   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 45 25 20   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 95 40 55   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 105 50 50   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 75 40 35   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 55 50 10   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 60 20 35   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 85 55 30   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 40 30 15   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 60 30 30   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 55 25 30   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 50 25 25   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 25 10 15   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 20 20 0   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 0 0 0   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 10 0 10   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 10 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 28.0 28.6 27.4   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.4 74.4 63.5   71.8 70.2 73.3
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 560 320 235   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 410 235 175   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 145 80 60   24,725 11,355 13,365
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 555 320 235   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 290 170 115   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 155 85 70   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 45 30 15   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 30 20 15   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 10 25   5,250 1,200 4,045
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 385   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 42.9   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.1   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 18.2   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 22.1   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 7.8   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 160   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 185   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 220   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 160   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 235   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 85   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 60   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.0   2.8
Average number of persons per room 0.4   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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 790 430 360   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 150 85 70   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 140 80 60   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 35 10 20   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 340 185 155   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 120 65 55   34,110 18,190 15,920
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 800 430 365   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 40 25 15   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 665 350 315   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 90 50 40   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 10 0   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 5.6 5.8 5.5   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.3 2.3 2.7   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 5.0 5.8 4.1   9.3 9.2 9.4
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 780 425 355   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 600 330 270   151,750 73,840 77,905
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 95 40 50   23,465 10,835 12,625
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 70 40 30   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 20 15 0   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   395 195 200
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 755 410 350   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 370 180 190   91,010 44,710 46,295
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 150 85 70   48,505 22,975 25,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 170 90 75   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 60 50 10   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   875 415 460
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 560 320 235   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 215 115 105   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 95 55 40   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 75 60 10   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 110 55 55   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 15 15   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 25 20 10   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 130 90 45   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 50 25   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 30 20 10   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 10 0   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 10 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 145 75 65   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 0 10   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 30 25 10   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 45 10 35   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 15 15 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 255 135 115   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 105 50 60   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 35 10 20   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 40 40 0   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 50 30 20   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   4,870 1,695 3,175
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 555 320 235   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 310 170 145   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 15 10 10   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 15 0 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 65 20 45   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 10   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 10   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 75 70 10   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 10 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 20 20 0   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 15 10 10   5,995 2,800 3,195
Other 47 0 0 0   10 10 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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 555 320 240   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 390 245 145   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 340 205 130   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 45 30 15   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 170 80 85   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 70.3 76.6 60.4   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 61.3 64.1 54.2   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 11.5 12.2 10.3   15.0 16.1 13.8
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 375 240 135   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 20 10 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 30 10 20   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 20 15 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 10 0 10   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 30 20 10   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 115 40 70   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 130 115 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 0   4,990 3,865 1,125
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 375 245 140   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 10 10   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 95 90 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 15 20 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 20 0 15   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 10 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 35 15 25   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 20 0 15   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 75 45 30   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 95 45 50   23,855 9,460 14,395
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 340 205 130   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 10 0 10   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 75 65 0   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 255 140 115   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 125 60 65   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 100 50 45   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 25 15 10   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 10 10 0   445 265 180
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
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 60 330 210 120   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 205 130 75   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 55 40 15   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 15 0 10   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 45 30 10   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 10 0 0   1,825 1,215 610
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 365 225 135   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 24,761 32,380 14,879   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 31,229 38,702 18,870   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 175 120 55   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,520 47,882 25,458   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 39,956 43,900 31,159   39,237 44,109 33,840
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 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 485 290 200   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 24,293 29,893 14,627   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 99 102 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 85.3 89.3 73.7   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 10.7 6.2 22.3   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 4.6 4.4 5.2   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Squamish (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 385   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 48,162   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Squamish, British Columbia (Code934) (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 26, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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