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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 46,513   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 46,965   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -1.0   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 21,768   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 19,285   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 16.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 2,845.25   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 45,815 22,070 23,740   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 795 375 420   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 620 285 340   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 160 80 80   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 15 10 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 45,015 21,700 23,320   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 45,815 22,075 23,740   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 480 225 255   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 45,330 21,850 23,485   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 795 375 425   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 55 25 35   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 120 55 65   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 75 45 30   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 90 40 50   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 65 35 25   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 55 15 35   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 70 35 35   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 60 20 40   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 65 35 30   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 50 30 20   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 30 15 15   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 30 15 15   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 15 10 10   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 0 0 0   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 0 0 10   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 10 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 24.6 24.1 26.1   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.6 66.7 68.2   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 545 250 295   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 460 205 250   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 90 40 45   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 545 250 290   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 305 140 165   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 180 90 90   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 0 15   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 25 10 15   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 15 0 10   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 315   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 81.0   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.8   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.2   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.8   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.3   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 0.0   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 140   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 70   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 185   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 135   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 115   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 130   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 70   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 7.0   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 3.2   2.8
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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 795 375 420   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 175 85 90   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 85 45 45   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 75 10 60   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 380 185 195   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 80 50 30   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 800 375 420   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 225 105 120   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 525 255 275   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 45 15 30   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 26.3 26.7 26.2   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 10.0 10.7 10.7   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 28.1 28.0 28.6   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 785 370 415   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 630 290 335   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 45 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 50 25 25   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 15 10 10   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 740 355 390   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 360 165 195   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) 195 105 95   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 85 35 55   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 95 50 45   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 545 250 295   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 210 95 115   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 120 55 70   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 105 70 35   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 60 15 45   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 35 10 25   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 150 70 80   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 120 60 65   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 25 10 10   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 125 50 70   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 10   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 50 15 35   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 10   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 10 10   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 250 120 130   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 60 20 40   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 40 25 20   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 45 25   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 45 15 30   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 20 10 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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 545 250 295   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 325 145 185   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 0 10 0   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 10 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 30 10 20   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 10   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 65 50 15   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 25 0 25   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 40 20 20   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 545 255 295   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 335 160 170   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 295 145 150   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 35 15 20   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 210 90 120   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 61.5 62.7 57.6   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 54.1 56.9 50.8   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 10.4 9.4 11.8   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 310 160 155   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 35 15 20   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 25 0 20   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 35 15 20   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 10 0 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 25 10 15   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 90 25 65   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 30 25 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 50 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 15 15 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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 315 160 155   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 55 50 10   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 10 10 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 35 25 10   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 10 10 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 20 10 10   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 20 0 20   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 10 0 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 40 25 10   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 105 30 75   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 295 145 150   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 10 0 0   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 75 60 15   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 215 80 140   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 110 35 75   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 75 25 50   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 30 15 10   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 0 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 		Pictou (CD)   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 60 285 135 150   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 195 85 105   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 35 25 15   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 55 25 30   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 355 165 190   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,318 24,411 13,837   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 22,680 27,962 18,086   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 140 70 75   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,466 44,851 27,555   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,182 45,553 31,181   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 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 470 220 250   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 14,547 14,710 14,538   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 81.6 91.5 71.3   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 16.5 8.0 25.4   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 2.0 0.5 3.7   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Pictou (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 315   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 37,002   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Pictou, Nova Scotia (Code1212) (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 June 21, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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