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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Sun Country Regional Health Authority
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 51,316   968,157†
Population in 2001 1 53,882   978,933†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -4.8   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 24,568   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 21,283   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 1.6   1.6
Land area (square km) 32,559.36   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 50,350 25,415 24,935   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 2,575 1,310 1,265   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 1,385 685 700   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 1,140 580 560   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 15 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 25 20 10   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 47,780 24,110 23,675   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 50,355 25,420 24,935   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 1,395 690 700   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 48,960 24,725 24,235   863,125 425,395 437,735
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 2,570 1,310 1,260   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 210 105 105   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 250 105 145   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 355 160 195   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 305 165 135   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 210 120 90   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 145 75 75   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 175 90 85   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 180 100 80   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 150 85 70   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 195 95 105   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 135 75 65   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 100 50 55   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 65 30 40   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 55 35 20   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 25 15 10   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 10 0 0   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 0 0 10   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.9 24.6 23.3   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 68.1 71.3 65.0   64.3 62.7 65.9
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 1,750 930 820   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 1,425 765 665   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 330 170 160   15,235 7,425 7,810
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 1,755 930 820   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 915 520 395   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 590 300 290   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 30 10 20   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 165 95 70   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 40 10 35   3,060 745 2,315
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,110   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 83.8   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.7   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.4   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.9   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.7   12.6
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 4.5   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 600   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 255   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 840   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 270   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 400   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 415   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 295   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.5   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 3.2   8.0
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 2,570 1,310 1,265   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 585 290 295   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 325 170 155   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 185 50 135   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 1,115 565 550   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 355 235 120   18,390 10,080 8,310
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 2,570 1,305 1,260   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 315 160 155   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 2,200 1,120 1,075   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 40 25 10   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 25 10 20   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 11.1 11.1 11.5   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 8.2 8.0 8.3   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 12.0 12.3 11.9   28.6 28.4 28.7
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 2,510 1,280 1,230   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,015 1,025 990   107,010 52,970 54,035
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 190 100 85   18,915 8,950 9,965
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 205 105 100   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 95 50 45   2,010 1,025 990
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   75 45 25
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 2,355 1,200 1,160   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,345 690 650   68,380 34,365 34,015
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 380 185 195   32,960 15,460 17,500
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 425 225 200   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 200 100 100   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 10 10   315 145 175
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 1,750 930 825   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 745 440 305   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 380 180 200   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 300 200 105   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 215 85 130   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 10 50   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 55 15 35   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 505 285 220   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 330 190 135   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 120 55 65   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 20 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 35 20 15   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 10   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 320 160 160   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 75 50 25   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 100 45 55   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 45 20   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 60 20 40   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 15 0 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 830 430 400   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 270 150 115   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 150 80 70   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 210 130 85   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 120 45 70   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 10 40   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 30 10 20   3,325 1,070 2,255
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 1,755 930 825   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,125 620 505   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 30 0 25   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 20 0 15   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 10 15   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 105 20 80   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 10   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 230 215 20   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 145 10 135   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 60 40 15   2,975 1,590 1,385
Other 47 0 0 0   10 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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 1,755 930 820   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 1,235 695 540   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 1,060 605 450   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 180 90 90   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 515 240 280   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 70.4 74.7 65.9   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 60.4 65.1 54.9   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 14.6 12.9 16.7   18.2 19.7 16.7
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,185 670 515   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 85 70 10   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 110 35 80   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 85 0 80   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 55 15 40   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 10 10   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 355 110 245   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 270 245 20   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 185 155 30   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 25 20 0   1,800 1,385 420
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,185 670 515   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 230 190 35   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 130 105 25   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 45 35 10   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 20 15 10   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 155 80 80   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 10 10 10   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 130 10 120   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 45 10 40   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 95 65 25   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 335 160 175   13,865 6,425 7,440
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,055 605 455   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 100 55 40   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 160 140 25   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 800 410 390   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 485 235 245   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 255 135 125   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 30 15 20   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 30 30 0   885 585 300
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
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 60 960 550 410   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 745 420 325   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 85 65 15   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 125 55 70   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 10 0 0   1,620 1,150 470
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,150 635 515   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 18,888 26,471 14,306   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,482 32,363 17,088   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 485 345 145   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 30,915 36,172 24,508   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 36,883 42,118 24,498   35,708 39,008 32,037
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 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 1,620 845 770   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 14,641 19,487 13,223   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 99   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 82.7 89.9 70.2   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 13.4 7.1 24.8   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 3.8 3.3 4.7   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Sun Country Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,110   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 39,577   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Sun Country Regional Health Authority, Saskatchewan (Code4701) (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 24, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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