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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Arviat
Nunavut
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 2,060   29,474
Population in 2001 1 1,899   26,745
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 8.5   10.2
Total private dwellings 2 497   9,041
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 453   7,855
Population density per square kilometre 15.6   0.0
Land area (square km) 132.00   1,932,254.96
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,055 1,005 1,055   29,325 15,000 14,325
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,915 925 990   24,915 12,565 12,350
North American Indian - single response 6 0 0 0   100 50 50
Métis - single response 10 10 10   130 65 70
Inuit - single response 1,905 920 985   24,640 12,425 12,215
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   35 20 15
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   15 10 0
Non-Aboriginal identity population 140 75 65   4,410 2,435 1,970
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 2,055 1,005 1,055   29,325 15,000 14,325
Registered Indian 9 10 0 10   160 70 90
Not a registered Indian 2,045 995 1,050   29,165 14,925 14,235
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,915 925 995   24,915 12,560 12,355
0 to 4 years 280 145 135   3,195 1,630 1,570
5 to 9 years 270 120 150   3,135 1,595 1,540
10 to 14 years 245 110 135   3,075 1,550 1,520
15 to 19 years 225 115 110   2,990 1,550 1,435
20 to 24 years 175 85 95   2,200 1,105 1,100
25 to 29 years 135 60 75   1,860 925 935
30 to 34 years 140 70 70   1,620 800 820
35 to 39 years 125 60 70   1,735 850 890
40 to 44 years 85 50 40   1,445 710 735
45 to 49 years 65 30 30   1,055 505 555
50 to 54 years 60 25 30   795 390 405
55 to 59 years 40 25 15   660 350 310
60 to 64 years 35 15 15   440 230 210
65 to 69 years 20 10 10   310 160 150
70 to 74 years 15 0 0   210 115 90
75 to 79 years 10 10 0   105 50 50
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   45 30 20
85 years and over 0 0 0   35 20 15
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 18.4 19.0 17.8   20.1 19.8 20.4
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 58.7 59.5 57.3   62.3 62.0 62.5
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,125 550 570   15,510 7,785 7,725
Not in a common-law relationship 985 485 500   11,865 6,035 5,830
In a common-law relationship 135 65 70   3,645 1,750 1,895
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,120 550 570   15,505 7,785 7,720
Never legally married (single) 14 655 325 325   10,030 5,255 4,775
Legally married (and not separated) 15 425 215 210   4,425 2,145 2,280
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 10 10   305 145 155
Divorced 17 10 10 10   200 90 115
Widowed 18 30 10 20   545 150 395
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 390   6,110
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 71.8   59.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.5   11.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.5   21.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.6   1.4
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.6   5.2
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   0.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 125   1,450
Number of rented dwellings 23 265   4,655
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 180   2,925
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 210   3,185
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 135   2,600
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 130   2,110
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 125   1,395
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.4   5.1
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 34.6   22.7
Average number of persons per room 0.9   0.8
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,915 925 990   24,875 12,540 12,335
Spouses 410 200 205   4,315 2,090 2,225
Common-law partners 135 65 70   3,640 1,750 1,895
Lone parents 125 25 100   1,800 450 1,355
Children in census families 1,150 570 575   13,280 7,110 6,170
Persons not in census families 95 55 35   1,840 1,140 695
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,915 925 990   24,915 12,560 12,355
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 1,910 920 985   22,430 11,275 11,160
Knowledge of English only 28 10 0 0   2,370 1,230 1,145
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   80 45 35
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   30 20 15
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 98.2 98.4 97.5   82.3 82.0 82.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 94.5 95.7 93.4   63.5 64.2 62.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 99.7 99.5 99.5   90.0 89.8 90.3
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,880 905 975   24,305 12,260 12,045
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,795 870 925   21,155 10,720 10,430
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 50 20 30   2,200 1,045 1,155
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 30 10 15   695 350 340
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 10 0   250 135 115
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   0 0 10
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,635 780 860   21,720 10,930 10,785
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,280 615 665   13,680 6,980 6,700
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 290 130 160   5,915 2,900 3,015
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 55 25 30   1,540 770 770
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 10 10 10   580 285 300
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   0 0 0
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,120 555 570   15,510 7,785 7,720
No certificate, diploma or degree 860 430 430   10,655 5,310 5,345
High school certificate or equivalent 35 100 40 55   1,485 705 775
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 40 15   1,045 790 260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 95 35 55   1,875 815 1,060
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   145 70 75
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   310 95 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 400 195 205   5,190 2,655 2,530
No certificate, diploma or degree 345 175 170   4,310 2,250 2,060
High school certificate or equivalent 38 45 20 25   620 285 330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   85 50 30
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 0 0   155 65 90
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   0 10 0
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   15 0 10
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 280 135 145   3,480 1,730 1,750
No certificate, diploma or degree 185 90 95   2,025 1,020 1,005
High school certificate or equivalent 41 35 10 20   475 215 260
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   300 225 75
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 35 15 25   555 220 340
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   45 25 25
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   80 25 60
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 405 200 205   6,135 3,025 3,110
No certificate, diploma or degree 290 140 150   3,680 1,715 1,960
High school certificate or equivalent 44 20 10 10   385 195 190
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 25 10   630 485 150
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 50 20 30   1,135 515 620
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   95 50 45
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   210 65 145
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,125 550 570   15,505 7,790 7,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 955 465 490   12,140 6,015 6,125
Education 30 10 25   350 65 285
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   105 60 45
Humanities 10 0 10   155 40 115
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 10 10   375 95 280
Business, management and public administration 40 10 30   735 205 530
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   50 50 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 0   100 45 55
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 35 35 0   875 810 65
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   60 55 10
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 10   205 75 135
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 10 10   360 270 90
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,120 550 570   15,510 7,785 7,720
In the labour force 49 515 265 255   9,170 4,765 4,400
Employed 50 435 210 225   7,325 3,640 3,685
Unemployed 51 85 55 30   1,845 1,130 715
Not in the labour force 52 605 290 320   6,340 3,020 3,320
Participation rate 53 46.0 48.2 44.7   59.1 61.2 57.0
Employment rate 54 38.8 38.2 39.5   47.2 46.8 47.7
Unemployment rate 55 16.5 20.8 11.8   20.1 23.7 16.2
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 485 245 240   8,640 4,485 4,155
A Management occupations 57 30 15 10   555 315 235
B Business, finance and administration occupations 60 20 45   1,345 350 990
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 15 0   190 155 35
D Health occupations 10 0 10   105 20 85
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 75 20 60   1,230 265 965
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 10 10   540 275 260
G Sales and service occupations 165 70 95   2,650 1,185 1,460
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 100 100 0   1,695 1,630 65
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 0 0   210 200 10
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 0 0   130 85 45
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 485 245 240   8,640 4,485 4,155
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 10 0   515 455 60
Construction 40 40 0   560 510 50
Manufacturing 10 0 10   130 80 55
Wholesale trade 15 15 0   65 45 15
Retail trade 65 30 40   1,170 515 655
Finance and real estate 35 20 10   330 220 105
Health care and social services 55 10 50   785 125 665
Educational services 90 30 55   985 260 725
Business services 45 30 15   990 675 320
Other services 120 65 60   3,110 1,610 1,500
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 435 210 225   7,325 3,640 3,685
Worked at home 10 10 10   270 180 90
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   0 0 10
No fixed workplace address 65 35 30   610 450 160
Worked at usual place 365 170 195   6,445 3,010 3,430
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 355 165 190   6,130 2,830 3,300
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 10 0 0   225 115 105
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   30 10 15
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   60 50 10
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
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 60 430 200 220   7,055 3,460 3,590
Car, truck, van, as driver 70 45 25   1,355 870 485
Car, truck, van, as passenger 25 0 15   925 435 485
Public transit 0 0 0   15 10 10
Walked or bicycled 235 110 125   3,595 1,570 2,020
All other modes 95 45 50   1,170 580 590
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 510 255 255   9,945 5,205 4,740
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,517 26,048 19,995   17,959 18,696 16,960
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 30,790 33,068 28,485   28,144 28,723 27,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 260 145 120   4,005 2,135 1,875
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,016 40,000 36,032   46,020 45,015 46,720
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 45,128 45,037 45,239   49,325 49,614 48,996
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
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 920 450 470   13,575 6,765 6,805
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,552 12,448 14,656   16,069 15,875 16,250
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.8 84.0 68.6   80.6 86.0 75.2
Government transfers - As a % of total income 22.7 14.2 30.8   17.5 12.1 23.0
Other money - As a % of total income 0.8 0.6 1.0   1.8 1.9 1.7
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Arviat, Hamlet   Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 390   6,110
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,296   49,645

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Arviat, Nunavut (Code6205015) (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).