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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 294   41,464
Population in 2001 1 286   37,360
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.8   11.0E
Total private dwellings 2 87   16,774
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 75   14,224
Population density per square kilometre 4.4   0.0
Land area (square km) 66.76   1,140,834.90
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 290 155 140   41,055 20,945 20,110
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 265 140 125   20,635 10,165 10,470
North American Indian - single response 6 0 0 0   12,640 6,210 6,430
Métis - single response 0 0 10   3,585 1,860 1,720
Inuit - single response 260 135 125   4,165 1,970 2,190
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   105 55 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 10   145 65 80
Non-Aboriginal identity population 30 15 15   20,420 10,780 9,640
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 295 155 145   41,055 20,945 20,110
Registered Indian 9 0 0 0   13,010 6,440 6,575
Not a registered Indian 290 150 140   28,045 14,505 13,535
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 265 135 130   20,640 10,165 10,470
0 to 4 years 10 10 0   1,870 915 955
5 to 9 years 25 10 15   1,945 985 960
10 to 14 years 35 15 20   2,350 1,190 1,160
15 to 19 years 35 20 15   2,285 1,165 1,115
20 to 24 years 35 20 15   1,595 855 740
25 to 29 years 10 10 0   1,420 665 755
30 to 34 years 15 10 0   1,350 605 745
35 to 39 years 15 10 0   1,490 715 775
40 to 44 years 20 10 10   1,520 755 770
45 to 49 years 10 0 10   1,280 580 695
50 to 54 years 10 10 10   1,070 500 570
55 to 59 years 10 0 0   740 370 375
60 to 64 years 15 10 0   590 330 260
65 to 69 years 10 0 0   400 185 215
70 to 74 years 0 10 0   310 160 155
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   205 100 105
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   120 55 65
85 years and over 10 0 0   90 45 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 22.2 24.2 20.4   26.0 24.8 26.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 71.7 74.1 65.4   70.1 69.6 70.6
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 190 100 85   14,465 7,070 7,395
Not in a common-law relationship 155 90 70   11,050 5,485 5,565
In a common-law relationship 30 15 15   3,420 1,590 1,830
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 190 105 85   14,465 7,070 7,395
Never legally married (single) 14 120 65 50   9,435 4,910 4,525
Legally married (and not separated) 15 55 30 30   3,460 1,605 1,850
Separated, but still legally married 16 0 0 0   485 190 300
Divorced 17 10 0 0   530 230 300
Widowed 18 10 0 0   560 135 425
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 65   7,120
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 69.2   64.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 23.1   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   10.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   1.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   10.7
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 15.4   4.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 20   3,635
Number of rented dwellings 23 45   3,345
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 35   3,795
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 25   3,320
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 15   3,230
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 20   2,100
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 30   1,780
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 4.6   5.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 23.1   7.1
Average number of persons per room 0.8   0.6
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 265 140 130   20,525 10,100 10,425
Spouses 55 25 30   3,370 1,570 1,805
Common-law partners 30 15 15   3,400 1,580 1,820
Lone parents 15 10 10   1,645 395 1,245
Children in census families 125 65 65   9,410 5,085 4,325
Persons not in census families 35 25 0   2,695 1,470 1,230
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 265 135 125   20,640 10,165 10,470
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 55 30 25   7,470 3,650 3,820
Knowledge of English only 28 210 105 100   12,705 6,335 6,370
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 10 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   415 160 255
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   40 20 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 11.3 14.8 12.0   28.6 28.3 28.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 3.8 0.0 8.0   12.2 13.4 11.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 20.8 22.2 20.0   36.2 35.9 36.5
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 260 135 125   20,270 9,960 10,310
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 235 120 110   16,595 8,265 8,330
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 25 15 10   2,580 1,205 1,375
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 0 0 0   685 310 380
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   410 185 225
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   0 10 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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 250 130 120   18,760 9,245 9,510
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 165 85 85   10,950 5,555 5,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 60 30 30   5,005 2,435 2,570
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 15 10 10   1,505 665 840
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   1,290 585 710
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   10 10 10
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 190 100 85   14,465 7,075 7,395
No certificate, diploma or degree 145 85 65   7,920 4,080 3,835
High school certificate or equivalent 35 15 10 10   2,070 875 1,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   1,455 1,050 395
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 15 10 10   2,380 865 1,515
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   180 45 135
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   460 155 310
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 75 40 35   3,880 2,020 1,860
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 35 35   2,915 1,535 1,380
High school certificate or equivalent 38 0 0 0   620 290 325
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   120 100 15
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   175 70 105
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   15 0 10
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   30 15 15
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 25 15 10   2,770 1,270 1,500
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 15 10   1,180 650 530
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 0 0   510 190 320
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   345 225 125
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 0   580 170 410
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   50 10 35
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   100 25 75
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 80 45 40   6,695 3,245 3,445
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 35 25   2,870 1,460 1,410
High school certificate or equivalent 44 0 0 10   910 375 535
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   915 670 245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 10 0 0   1,560 595 960
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   115 35 80
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   325 115 210
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 190 105 85   14,465 7,075 7,395
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 165 90 70   9,990 4,955 5,035
Education 10 0 0   345 55 295
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   85 35 45
Humanities 0 0 0   125 40 90
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   275 60 215
Business, management and public administration 10 10 0   1,225 195 1,030
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   40 20 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   65 25 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 0 0 0   1,055 975 80
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   185 140 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 10   400 95 305
Personal, protective and transportation services 0 10 0   665 465 195
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 185 105 85   14,465 7,070 7,390
In the labour force 49 105 55 50   9,455 4,865 4,590
Employed 50 65 40 30   7,555 3,655 3,895
Unemployed 51 35 15 20   1,900 1,210 695
Not in the labour force 52 90 50 35   5,010 2,205 2,805
Participation rate 53 56.8 52.4 58.8   65.4 68.8 62.1
Employment rate 54 35.1 38.1 35.3   52.2 51.7 52.7
Unemployment rate 55 33.3 27.3 40.0   20.1 24.9 15.1
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 90 50 40   9,130 4,710 4,420
A Management occupations 57 0 10 0   705 380 325
B Business, finance and administration occupations 15 0 10   1,605 285 1,320
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   310 225 80
D Health occupations 0 10 0   265 15 255
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 15 10 15   895 210 685
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 10 0   265 120 145
G Sales and service occupations 30 10 20   2,430 1,025 1,410
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 20 15 0   2,060 1,910 150
I Occupations unique to primary industry 0 0 0   485 455 30
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 0 0 0   100 85 20
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 90 50 40   9,130 4,710 4,420
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 10 0   1,210 945 270
Construction 10 10 0   815 720 90
Manufacturing 0 0 0   100 50 50
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   115 80 40
Retail trade 10 10 0   760 340 420
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   350 185 165
Health care and social services 10 0 0   880 110 775
Educational services 10 10 10   525 135 390
Business services 15 10 0   1,180 740 440
Other services 30 20 10   3,185 1,410 1,775
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 70 40 30   7,555 3,655 3,895
Worked at home 10 10 0   240 135 110
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   0 0 0
No fixed workplace address 20 15 0   940 775 160
Worked at usual place 45 20 25   6,375 2,750 3,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 40 20 25   5,500 2,220 3,275
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 0 0 0   810 500 310
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   25 15 10
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   40 10 30
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
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 65 35 30   7,315 3,525 3,785
Car, truck, van, as driver 10 10 0   3,215 1,680 1,540
Car, truck, van, as passenger 10 10 0   720 310 415
Public transit 0 0 0   55 15 40
Walked or bicycled 45 20 25   2,430 935 1,495
All other modes 10 0 0   880 585 295
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 120 65 55   10,265 5,270 4,995
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 13,963 13,504 15,008   25,078 25,065 25,133
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 21,868 19,282 24,990   33,687 35,151 32,143
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 35 15 15   4,325 2,090 2,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 49,792 41,472 55,424   52,086 54,348 50,084
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 45,657 37,240 54,073   54,527 57,651 51,606
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
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 160 95 65   13,315 6,540 6,775
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 11,840 11,104 13,008   20,080 20,436 19,741
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 79.6 75.3 85.6   85.6 88.9 82.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.6 14.6 17.3   11.7 9.1 14.5
Other money - As a % of total income 3.2 3.8 2.6   2.7 2.0 3.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Paulatuk, Hamlet   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 65   7,120
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 44,032   57,603

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Paulatuk, Northwest Territories (Code6107014) (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).