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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 14,586   7,546,131†
Population in 2001 1 14,565   7,237,479†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.1   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 8,993   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 5,964   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 1.1   5.6
Land area (square km) 12,984.48   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 14,435 7,190 7,245   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,075 1,045 1,035   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 450 195 250   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 1,485 770 710   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 10 0 10   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 55 35 20   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 90 45 45   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 12,355 6,145 6,210   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 14,440 7,190 7,245   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 405 170 230   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 14,035 7,020 7,010   7,379,945 3,618,845 3,761,100
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,080 1,045 1,035   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 65 20 40   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 105 55 55   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 180 90 85   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 175 105 70   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 95 45 50   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 125 45 75   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 95 35 60   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 160 95 65   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 190 95 100   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 175 90 85   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 185 125 65   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 135 65 75   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 145 75 70   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 90 45 45   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 85 40 45   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 25 20 0   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 20 0 15   855 310 545
85 years and over 10 0 10   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 40.5 40.9 40.2   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 82.9 83.7 81.6   74.6 73.8 75.4
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,725 875 850   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 1,560 805 755   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 165 70 95   16,460 7,945 8,515
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,725 875 850   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 555 325 230   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 825 445 380   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 40 20 20   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 195 75 120   7,805 3,570 4,235
Widowed 18 110 10 100   3,830 900 2,925
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,015   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 80.8   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.9   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.0   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.4   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.4   26.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.0   2.2
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.0   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 755   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 255   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 740   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 275   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 465   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 385   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 165   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.7   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 1.0   4.3
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,075 1,045 1,030   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 820 440 385   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 165 70 95   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 145 35 110   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 670 355 315   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 275 145 125   16,635 8,500 8,135
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,075 1,045 1,030   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 0 0 0   42,395 21,050 21,340
Knowledge of English only 28 410 255 155   4,935 2,625 2,310
Knowledge of French only 29 140 55 85   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 1,500 735 765   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 0 25   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.0 0.0 0.0   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.0 0.0 0.0   39.1 39.3 38.9
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,055 1,040 1,015   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,865 930 935   91,850 45,685 46,165
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 125 85 45   9,030 4,275 4,755
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 40 25 20   4,990 2,280 2,710
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 25 10 20   805 380 430
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   105 45 60
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,015 1,025 990   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,590 795 790   62,460 31,220 31,245
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 235 125 110   22,090 10,690 11,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 120 60 55   12,910 6,010 6,900
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 70 35 35   1,955 975 985
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   315 160 150
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,725 875 845   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 745 460 280   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 235 95 145   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 305 180 125   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 290 80 215   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 25 25   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 100 40 60   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 275 150 120   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 150 105 45   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 55 25 25   3,710 1,640 2,070
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 10   1,290 770 520
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 40 10 35   1,410 500 910
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   115 40 75
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   310 75 235
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 225 85 140   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 40 25 15   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 40 15 20   2,455 1,085 1,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 25 35   2,865 1,695 1,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 60 20 45   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,000 540 460   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 400 245 155   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 125 50 75   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 210 140 70   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 160 50 110   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 15 10   1,765 730 1,035
University certificate or degree 75 40 40   3,075 1,250 1,825
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,725 880 850   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 980 550 430   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 85 30 60   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 30 15 15   1,060 535 530
Humanities 35 0 35   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35 0 30   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 115 15 100   6,180 1,805 4,370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 10 0   455 250 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 0 15   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 165 160 0   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45 35 10   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 145 20 125   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 50 25 25   3,705 2,245 1,465
Other 47 0 0 0   15 0 20
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,725 875 850   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 960 480 475   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 755 385 375   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 200 95 100   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 770 400 370   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 55.7 54.9 55.9   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 43.8 44.0 44.1   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 20.8 19.8 21.1   15.6 17.7 13.3
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 915 460 455   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 10 10 10   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 140 25 115   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 25 15 0   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 80 0 80   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 100 25 75   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 10 0   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 200 70 130   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 235 235 0   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 40 20 20   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 75 60 15   2,425 1,760 665
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 915 460 455   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 85 50 30   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 90 90 0   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 135 120 15   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 10 0 10   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 110 30 85   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 30 10 20   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 105 10 95   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 85 10 70   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 125 70 55   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 135 55 75   13,355 6,610 6,745
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 755 380 375   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 50 40 10   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 70 55 10   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 640 285 355   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 210 70 140   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 290 130 160   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 30 15 15   5,680 3,210 2,470
Worked in a different province 110 75 35   1,630 805 820
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
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 60 710 345 365   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 550 265 285   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 95 35 65   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 15 10 10   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 30 15 10   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 10 15 0   1,875 1,075 800
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 950 490 460   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 19,604 26,159 18,232   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 24,540 28,077 20,761   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 370 205 160   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,659 41,547 28,241   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 38,341 42,630 32,973   38,444 41,926 34,570
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 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,610 840 775   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 18,079 18,850 17,014   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 63.4 66.0 60.5   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 30.4 29.6 31.1   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 6.5 5.0 8.6   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Pontiac (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,015   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 35,501   41,843

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Pontiac, Quebec (Code2484) (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 17, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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