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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Division No. 14 Image: Data quality note(s)
Saskatchewan
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 36,515   968,157
Population in 2001 1 39,476   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -7.5   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 18,011   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 14,932   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 1.1   1.6
Land area (square km) 33,817.69   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 35,950 17,705 18,245   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,275 2,060 2,215   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 2,980 1,440 1,540   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 1,245 600 645   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 20 0 10   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 20 10 10   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 15 0 10   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 31,675 15,640 16,030   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 35,950 17,700 18,245   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 2,945 1,415 1,530   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 33,000 16,285 16,715   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,275 2,060 2,215   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 505 260 240   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 525 270 260   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 590 250 335   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 525 285 240   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 305 135 165   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 220 110 110   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 275 115 160   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 250 100 155   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 280 145 130   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 260 130 130   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 110 50 60   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 170 45 120   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 90 55 30   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 80 50 35   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 60 40 20   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 20 10 10   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 19.8 18.8 20.9   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 62.1 62.1 62.1   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,650 1,275 1,375   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 2,360 1,145 1,215   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 295 135 160   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,655 1,275 1,375   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 1,320 680 640   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 1,030 490 535   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 80 40 40   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 105 55 55   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 115 15 100   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,360   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 86.0   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.1   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.7   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 1.5   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 4.0   12.6
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.7   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 7.4   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 640   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 310   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,045   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 315   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 440   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 550   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 370   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 12.9   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 4,275 2,060 2,215   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 1,010 485 530   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 295 135 160   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 320 100 225   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 2,230 1,135 1,095   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 415 210 200   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,280 2,065 2,215   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 2,005 985 1,020   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 2,220 1,065 1,155   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 50 10 40   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 0   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 47.7 47.9 47.0   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 39.0 39.2 38.6   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 46.8 47.7 46.0   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 4,190 2,010 2,180   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,425 1,645 1,770   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) 265 110 155   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 470 240 230   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 30 10 20   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,770 1,800 1,970   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 2,405 1,165 1,245   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) 735 325 410   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 550 280 270   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 70 30 35   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 0   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,650 1,280 1,375   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,510 805 710   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 545 220 330   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 260 150 115   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 220 85 135   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 10 25   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 70 10 55   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 830 420 405   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 600 335 265   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 165 60 100   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 30 0 25   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 495 225 265   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 215 125 85   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 135 30 100   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 15 25   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 80 50 30   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,160 530 630   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 565 260 295   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 245 120 120   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 175 100 75   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 105 30 75   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 0 15   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 55 15 40   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,655 1,280 1,375   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,060 1,025 1,040   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 70 15 55   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 25 15 10   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35 0 30   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 90 10 75   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 10 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 160 155 10   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 25 20 10   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 110 0 105   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 60 30 35   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,655 1,280 1,375   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 1,240 630 610   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 1,000 495 500   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 245 130 110   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 1,410 645 760   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 46.7 49.2 44.4   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 37.7 38.7 36.4   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 19.8 20.6 18.0   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,140 570 570   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 60 30 30   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 115 25 90   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 10 10   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 55 0 55   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 130 15 110   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 10 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 295 105 195   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 245 230 20   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 160 110 50   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 55 40 10   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,140 575 570   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 160 105 55   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 105 90 10   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 60 55 0   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 30 10 25   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 80 45 35   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 20 10 15   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 145 10 130   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 145 35 105   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 95 75 15   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 300 140 160   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,000 495 500   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 60 25 30   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 130 110 20   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 815 365 445   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 505 225 280   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 245 100 140   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 40 25 15   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 20 15 10   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   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 60 940 475 470   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 710 350 365   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 105 65 40   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 10 10 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 105 40 65   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 15 10 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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,255 605 650   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,052 15,016 16,122   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 19,543 21,477 17,746   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 485 220 265   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 23,975 25,102 22,173   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 28,839 32,406 25,848   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
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,365 1,140 1,220   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 11,916 9,165 13,396   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 66.6 72.7 60.8   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 30.5 23.4 37.5   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 2.9 4.2 1.8   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Division No. 14 (CD)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,360   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 31,032   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Division No. 14, Saskatchewan (Code4714) (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 20, 2024).