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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 102,756   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 99,270   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 3.5   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 40,625   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 39,335   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 50.4   4.4
Land area (square km) 2,039.46   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 101,460 50,075 51,385   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 950 385 560   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 620 205 415   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 250 150 100   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 35 20 15   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 45 10 30   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 100,505 49,685 50,825   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 101,460 50,075 51,390   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 290 110 175   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 101,170 49,960 51,210   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 950 390 560   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 40 0 40   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 85 25 60   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 70 30 45   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 70 25 45   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 60 45 15   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 75 50 20   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 75 20 50   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 80 30 50   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 110 45 65   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 55 20 45   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 30 15 10   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 85 35 45   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 55 15 35   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 20 10 15   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 30 15 15   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 10 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 34.4 34.5 34.0   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 78.7 86.2 74.1   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 750 335 415   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 605 265 340   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 140 70 75   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 750 335 415   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 305 180 125   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 280 115 165   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 65 20 40   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 80 20 65   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 20 0 15   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 580   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 60.3   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 12.9   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.3   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 3.4   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 10.3   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.6   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 350   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 225   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 465   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 115   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 365   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 165   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 55   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 0.0   2.8
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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 950 390 565   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 280 115 165   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 140 70 75   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 55 0 55   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 325 120 205   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 145 80 65   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 950 385 560   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 0 0 0   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 865 360 510   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 65 35 35   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 15   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 0.0 0.0 0.0   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 0.0 0.0 0.0   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 950 390 555   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 705 300 410   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) 140 55 80   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 100 35 65   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 910 385 520   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 410 175 235   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) 260 100 165   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 225 110 115   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 10 10 0   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 750 335 410   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 235 85 150   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 195 90 105   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 80 10   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 185 60 120   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 45 20 25   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 135 70 60   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 30 45   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 25 15 10   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 20 15 10   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 10 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 150 75 75   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 15   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 60 35 30   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 30 15 15   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 410 165 245   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 105 40 65   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 95 35 60   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55 45 10   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 135 35 100   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 20 10 15   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 750 335 410   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 430 180 255   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 0 0 0   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 10 10   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 10 0 10   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 25 10 15   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 70 0 70   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 10   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 115 110 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 45 10 40   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 25 20 0   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 750 335 415   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 515 240 270   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 480 215 265   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 30 25 0   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 235 90 140   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 68.7 71.6 65.1   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 64.0 64.2 63.9   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 5.8 10.4 0.0   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 510 235 270   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 15 10 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 55 10 50   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 10 10   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 25 0 25   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 20 10 10   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 10 0   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 105 30 80   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 150 130 20   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 20 15 10   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 95 35 60   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 510 240 265   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 25 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 45 35 15   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 140 75 65   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 25 0 15   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 30 0 25   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 40 10 35   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 10 0 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 110 65 45   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 75 20 60   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 480 215 265   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 20 10 10   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 95 65 30   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 365 140 220   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 220 75 145   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 80 30 50   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 60 35 25   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   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 60 460 205 255   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 340 165 180   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 70 35 35   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 40 0 40   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 10 10 10   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 565 285 275   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 22,012 21,978 22,962   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 28,781 33,351 24,049   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 315 165 150   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,464 41,230 32,009   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 40,287 48,653 31,254   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 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 680 330 350   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 24,766 25,968 23,835   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 79.2 82.9 74.5   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 11.9 8.6 16.3   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 8.9 8.7 9.1   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Oxford County Health Unit (HR)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 580   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 54,762   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Oxford County Health Unit, Ontario (Code3552) (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 23, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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