Statistics Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada
Skip to content |

Common menu bar links

Home > Census > 2006 Aboriginal Population Profile > Search results for "Bruce" >

(Note: Content area on this page may be wider than usual.)

Page content follows

Warning View the most recent version.

Archived Content

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Bruce Image: Data quality note(s)
Ontario
(County)
 Select another region 
Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 65,349   7,546,131†
Population in 2001 1 63,892   7,237,479†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.3   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 38,432   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 26,327   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 16.0   5.6
Land area (square km) 4,079.17   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 64,555 32,180 32,375   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,185 1,120 1,065   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 1,725 855 875   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 360 230 135   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 10 10 10   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 0   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 80 30 50   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 62,370 31,055 31,310   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 64,555 32,175 32,380   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 1,620 795 825   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 62,930 31,380 31,550   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,180 1,120 1,065   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 190 105 85   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 210 120 95   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 190 120 70   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 200 100 105   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 105 50 50   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 140 60 80   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 150 70 75   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 130 85 50   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 185 70 115   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 190 95 95   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 160 90 70   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 115 40 70   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 70 55 15   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 65 25 40   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 55 30 25   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 20 10 10   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 10 10 10   855 310 545
85 years and over 0 10 0   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 32.1 31.1 33.3   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 72.9 69.2 76.5   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,595 780 815   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 1,370 680 690   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 225 100 125   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,590 780 815   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 705 360 350   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 580 275 310   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 115 60 55   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 110 65 45   7,805 3,570 4,235
Widowed 18 80 20 60   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,025   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 87.3   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.5   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 9.8   26.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.2
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 1.0   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 775   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 245   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 675   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 345   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 440   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 350   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 225   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.4   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,180 1,120 1,065   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 570 270 305   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 220 100 125   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 140 30 115   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 885 510 375   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 360 210 145   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,185 1,120 1,065   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 325 165 155   42,395 21,050 21,340
Knowledge of English only 28 1,755 910 845   4,935 2,625 2,310
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 75 35 45   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 10 20   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 10.8 11.6 10.3   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.8 2.2 1.9   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 14.9 14.7 14.6   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,150 1,100 1,050   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,940 1,000 935   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) 85 35 50   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 105 50 55   4,990 2,280 2,710
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 15 10 0   805 380 430
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,995 1,015 980   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,350 690 665   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) 310 155 155   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 300 155 145   12,910 6,010 6,900
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 35 20 15   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,595 775 815   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 515 280 240   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 315 165 155   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 185 145 40   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 415 155 260   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 65 15 45   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 95 15 80   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 305 150 155   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 195 100 90   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 75 40 35   3,710 1,640 2,070
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   1,290 770 520
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 30 0 20   1,410 500 910
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   115 40 75
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   310 75 235
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 285 130 160   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 40 25   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 75 50 25   2,455 1,085 1,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 10 10   2,865 1,695 1,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 90 20 70   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 15   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 25 0 25   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 850 435 410   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 190 115 75   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 150 70 85   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 135 100 35   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 275 125 150   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 45 10 30   1,765 730 1,035
University certificate or degree 50 10 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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,595 775 815   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 835 440 390   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 85 0 80   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 0 10   1,060 535 530
Humanities 25 0 20   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 85 20 65   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 85 25 65   6,180 1,805 4,370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 10 0   455 250 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 10 35   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 210 190 20   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 0   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 105 10 100   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 90 55 35   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,595 780 815   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 1,040 510 535   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 885 435 445   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 160 75 90   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 550 265 280   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 65.2 65.4 65.6   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 55.5 55.8 54.6   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 15.4 14.7 16.8   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,000 500 505   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 60 30 35   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 100 10 90   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 50 35 10   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 35 0 35   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 130 10 120   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 0 20   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 250 90 155   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 205 195 15   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 100 90 15   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 40 30 10   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,000 500 505   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 185 145 35   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 90 90 0   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 25 15 10   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 20 10 15   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 50 15 30   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 120 15 105   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 80 10 75   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 80 55 20   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 355 150 205   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 880 435 445   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 75 35 40   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 95 85 10   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 715 315 400   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 430 160 265   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 220 120 100   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 65 35 30   5,680 3,210 2,470
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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 		Bruce (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 60 810 400 410   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 525 255 270   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 175 100 70   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 0 0 0   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 110 45 65   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 0 0 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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 940 475 465   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,966 13,003 16,036   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 24,294 26,348 22,185   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 415 195 220   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,060 40,109 30,078   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 39,338 46,041 33,242   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 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,510 740 770   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 12,830 12,047 13,576   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 101   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 72.1 73.1 70.9   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 20.5 16.6 25.2   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 7.2 10.0 3.9   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Bruce (CD)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,020   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 34,635   41,843

Image: view document Definitions, sources and symbols

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Bruce, Ontario (Code3541) (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

Top of Page
Important Notices