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

Common menu bar links

Home > Census > 2006 Aboriginal Population Profile > Search results for "Swift Current" >

(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

 
Swift Current
Saskatchewan
(City)
 Select another region 
British Columbia Image: Data quality note(s)

(Province)
 Select another region 
Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 14,946   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 14,821   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.8   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 6,957   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 6,649   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 621.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 24.03   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 14,720 7,130 7,590   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 280 120 155   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 80 40 40   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 200 80 115   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 0 0 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 14,440 7,005 7,435   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 14,720 7,130 7,595   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 70 25 50   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 14,645 7,100 7,545   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 280 120 155   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 35 10 20   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 10 10 0   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 55 10 45   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 15 10 0   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 30 20 10   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 20 10 0   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 45 25 20   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 35 25 0   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 0 0 0   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 15 0 15   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 0 0 10   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 0 0 0   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 0 0 0   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 0 0 10   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   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 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.8 25.5 22.7   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 66.1 75.0 54.8   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 185 95 85   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 160 80 85   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 20 15 0   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 185 95 90   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 90 65 25   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 65 30 30   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 0 20   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 10 0 10   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 10 0 0   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 165   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 63.6   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.1   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 30.3   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 95   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 65   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 155   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 0   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 85   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 40   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 40   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.4   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 275 125 155   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 60 30 30   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 20 15 10   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 25 0 25   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 130 45 80   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 45 25 15   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 280 120 155   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 20 15 10   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 240 90 150   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 15 15 0   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 0   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 7.1 8.3 6.5   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) 7.1 12.5 6.5   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 270 115 155   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 180 70 110   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) 50 25 25   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 15 20 0   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 20 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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 245 115 130   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 120 35 80   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) 55 20 30   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 35 25 10   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 40 30 15   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 185 90 85   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 45 15 30   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 55 25 30   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 40 25 15   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 30 20 10   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 45 30 15   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 10   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 15 10 0   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 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 10 10 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 65 40 30   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 10 10   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 15 15 0   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 25 15 10   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 65 25 40   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 0   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 20 0 25   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 10 10 10   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 20 20 0   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 185 95 90   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 100 40 60   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 15 15 0   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 0 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 0 15   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 10 10 0   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20 20 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 10 0   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 0 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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 180 95 85   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 135 70 65   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 120 60 55   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 15 10 10   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 45 20 25   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 75.0 73.7 76.5   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 66.7 63.2 64.7   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 11.1 14.3 15.4   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 125 65 60   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 10 0 0   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 20 0 20   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 20 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 0 0 0   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 0 0 0   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 60 15 40   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 20 15 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 0 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 0 0 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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 130 65 65   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 10 0 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 15 10 10   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 0 0 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 15 10 10   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 10 10 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 0 0 0   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 0 0 0   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 20 0 20   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 45 25 25   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 115 60 55   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 10 0 10   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 15 10 0   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 95 50 40   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 95 55 45   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 0 0 0   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   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 		Swift Current, City   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 60 110 60 45   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 85 40 45   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 10 10 0   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 15 15 10   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 0 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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 140 65 65   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,420 19,609 5,998   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 24,768 35,293 14,302   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 75 45 30   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 26,964 67,226 26,025   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 39,867 48,281 27,521   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 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 175 85 90   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 15,510 17,723 13,991   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 106   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 83.5 88.3 61.1   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.4 5.9 31.1   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 2.8 1.1 6.0   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Swift Current, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 165   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 45,625   42,059

Image: view document Definitions, sources and symbols

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Swift Current, Saskatchewan (Code4708004) (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

Top of Page
Important Notices