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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 141,590   12,160,282
Population in 2001 1 139,051   11,410,046
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 1.8   6.6
Total private dwellings 2 57,469   4,972,869
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 54,923   4,554,251
Population density per square kilometre 972.0   13.4
Land area (square km) 145.66   907,573.82
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 140,240 68,510 71,735   12,028,900 5,877,875 6,151,020
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,515 1,265 1,250   242,490 117,585 124,900
North American Indian - single response 6 1,530 835 695   158,400 75,955 82,440
Métis - single response 775 355 425   73,610 37,025 36,580
Inuit - single response 20 10 10   2,035 940 1,100
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 40 20 25   1,905 885 1,025
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 150 50 95   6,540 2,785 3,755
Non-Aboriginal identity population 137,730 67,245 70,480   11,786,405 5,760,285 6,026,115
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 140,240 68,510 71,730   12,028,895 5,877,875 6,151,020
Registered Indian 9 750 365 385   123,595 58,780 64,815
Not a registered Indian 139,495 68,145 71,345   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,510 1,265 1,250   242,490 117,585 124,905
0 to 4 years 270 140 130   19,810 10,155 9,660
5 to 9 years 165 60 105   21,075 10,690 10,385
10 to 14 years 180 95 85   23,435 11,840 11,595
15 to 19 years 195 145 45   22,340 11,600 10,735
20 to 24 years 190 90 100   18,535 8,925 9,610
25 to 29 years 220 125 95   17,015 7,850 9,170
30 to 34 years 285 120 165   16,660 7,590 9,070
35 to 39 years 195 85 105   17,550 8,110 9,440
40 to 44 years 230 120 110   20,380 9,835 10,550
45 to 49 years 185 75 110   18,370 8,740 9,630
50 to 54 years 120 55 60   15,350 7,155 8,195
55 to 59 years 110 70 45   11,535 5,610 5,925
60 to 64 years 60 35 25   7,800 3,870 3,935
65 to 69 years 35 15 20   5,280 2,470 2,810
70 to 74 years 40 20 15   3,590 1,635 1,950
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   2,000 815 1,180
80 to 84 years 15 10 10   1,150 450 695
85 years and over 10 0 10   600 245 355
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 30.6 29.3 31.4   29.7 28.5 30.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 75.3 76.3 74.4   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,890 960 930   178,165 84,905 93,255
Not in a common-law relationship 1,575 810 765   149,615 71,515 78,100
In a common-law relationship 315 150 160   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,890 965 925   178,170 84,905 93,255
Never legally married (single) 14 840 490 345   84,620 43,245 41,375
Legally married (and not separated) 15 660 320 335   62,010 29,870 32,140
Separated, but still legally married 16 120 40 85   9,725 4,090 5,635
Divorced 17 220 105 110   15,005 6,350 8,660
Widowed 18 55 10 50   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,455   121,730
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 42.6   59.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.7   5.6
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 13.1   7.6
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 5.8   4.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 12.4   14.2
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14.1   7.6
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.7   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 22 830   67,130
Number of rented dwellings 23 630   47,430
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,225   89,080
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 230   32,650
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 805   63,655
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 465   39,300
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 195   18,775
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.6   6.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.7   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,510 1,260 1,250   241,840 117,165 124,670
Spouses 640 310 330   61,240 29,550 31,690
Common-law partners 310 155 160   28,490 13,365 15,125
Lone parents 150 20 130   18,035 3,365 14,670
Children in census families 925 505 420   97,720 52,280 45,440
Persons not in census families 475 270 205   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,510 1,260 1,250   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 2,240 1,130 1,110   177,080 86,355 90,725
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 10   880 500 385
Knowledge of English and French only 30 220 110 110   32,420 15,405 17,015
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 15 10   3,085 1,295 1,790
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.8 0.8 0.8   9.8 9.6 10.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   5.4 5.6 5.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.6 0.8 0.8   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,435 1,220 1,215   238,400 115,455 122,940
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,775 910 870   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) 390 185 205   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 230 110 120   13,915 6,625 7,290
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 20 0 15   1,955 875 1,080
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 15 10 10   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,240 1,120 1,115   222,630 107,410 115,215
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,040 535 500   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) 645 320 325   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 475 210 265   35,765 16,745 19,015
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 40 20 20   6,110 2,865 3,250
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 35 30 0   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,890 965 930   178,165 84,905 93,260
No certificate, diploma or degree 670 385 285   66,980 33,755 33,225
High school certificate or equivalent 35 410 215 195   43,115 19,915 23,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 205 95 110   18,050 11,715 6,340
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 460 220 240   33,540 13,365 20,175
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 40 10 25   4,045 1,505 2,540
University certificate or degree 100 35 65   12,435 4,650 7,785
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 380 235 145   40,875 20,530 20,350
No certificate, diploma or degree 210 150 55   24,225 12,650 11,570
High school certificate or equivalent 38 100 60 40   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 50 10 45   3,075 1,245 1,825
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   265 110 155
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   860 260 600
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 505 245 260   33,680 15,440 18,245
No certificate, diploma or degree 140 65 75   8,110 4,010 4,100
High school certificate or equivalent 41 125 80 45   9,590 4,745 4,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 20 25   3,180 2,095 1,080
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 130 70 55   8,145 3,150 4,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   810 255 560
University certificate or degree 60 10 50   3,840 1,185 2,660
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 900 435 465   90,990 43,315 47,675
No certificate, diploma or degree 275 150 120   26,870 13,880 12,990
High school certificate or equivalent 44 170 65 100   20,595 9,025 11,570
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 135 50 85   12,430 7,955 4,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 265 130 130   21,080 8,465 12,615
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 10   2,695 1,020 1,680
University certificate or degree 40 25 15   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,890 965 930   178,165 84,905 93,260
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,085 600 480   110,090 53,675 56,420
Education 60 0 65   3,985 945 3,035
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 45 30 15   2,335 1,110 1,225
Humanities 15 10 0   2,610 1,160 1,455
Social and behavioural sciences and law 40 15 25   7,045 1,925 5,115
Business, management and public administration 170 50 125   13,310 3,520 9,790
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15 0 10   880 415 465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 20 25   2,350 1,075 1,275
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 150 145 10   15,375 14,055 1,320
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15 0 10   1,620 1,120 495
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 170 45 130   10,975 1,670 9,310
Personal, protective and transportation services 70 40 30   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,890 965 930   178,165 84,905 93,260
In the labour force 49 1,360 735 620   115,150 57,670 57,475
Employed 50 1,230 675 550   101,025 50,200 50,825
Unemployed 51 130 60 70   14,125 7,470 6,650
Not in the labour force 52 530 225 305   63,015 27,235 35,780
Participation rate 53 72.0 76.2 66.7   64.6 67.9 61.6
Employment rate 54 65.1 69.9 59.1   56.7 59.1 54.5
Unemployment rate 55 9.6 8.2 11.3   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,305 710 595   111,160 55,645 55,510
A Management occupations 57 75 40 30   7,555 4,185 3,365
B Business, finance and administration occupations 205 70 135   16,690 3,925 12,760
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 40 30 10   4,110 2,930 1,180
D Health occupations 40 0 40   5,000 630 4,370
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 95 15 85   10,535 2,765 7,770
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 10 0   2,380 1,115 1,265
G Sales and service occupations 400 180 215   31,770 12,215 19,555
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 300 265 35   21,070 19,070 2,005
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 10 0   4,200 3,555 650
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 110 85 25   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,305 710 595   111,160 55,645 55,510
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 10 10   4,760 3,885 875
Construction 115 100 10   8,605 7,830 770
Manufacturing 230 180 55   12,510 8,750 3,760
Wholesale trade 60 40 15   3,015 1,985 1,030
Retail trade 155 60 90   11,885 4,740 7,145
Finance and real estate 50 20 30   3,625 1,310 2,315
Health care and social services 95 20 75   13,070 2,295 10,775
Educational services 75 10 70   6,350 1,820 4,530
Business services 225 105 120   17,800 10,175 7,625
Other services 265 155 115   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,230 675 550   101,025 50,200 50,825
Worked at home 75 25 60   4,925 2,150 2,770
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   560 275 280
No fixed workplace address 185 130 50   12,940 9,745 3,195
Worked at usual place 970 525 445   82,605 38,030 44,580
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 445 195 250   53,905 23,730 30,170
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 320 190 130   16,760 7,870 8,890
Worked in a different census division (county) 200 135 65   11,095 6,005 5,085
Worked in a different province 10 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
Oshawa, City   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 1,150 655 495   95,545 47,770 47,770
Car, truck, van, as driver 785 440 345   62,140 32,380 29,760
Car, truck, van, as passenger 130 85 50   11,270 5,470 5,800
Public transit 120 55 60   7,745 3,085 4,660
Walked or bicycled 95 60 35   12,375 5,730 6,645
All other modes 20 10 10   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,360 730 630   119,475 59,500 59,975
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 23,350 27,726 16,747   21,151 25,476 18,014
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 29,687 34,094 24,548   27,820 32,205 23,470
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 745 470 280   56,200 30,050 26,155
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,135 40,244 37,183   37,385 41,765 32,769
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,901 45,255 36,282   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
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,765 875 890   165,780 79,185 86,590
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 22,935 27,994 17,385   18,808 22,043 16,940
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 81.9 86.2 75.0   77.2 81.1 72.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 13.1 9.0 18.8   16.6 12.3 21.8
Other money - As a % of total income 5.2 4.3 6.4   6.2 6.6 5.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Oshawa, City   Ontario
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,460   121,730
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 54,863   46,865

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Oshawa, Ontario (Code3518013) (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 28, 2024).