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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 14,957   968,157†
Population in 2001 1 13,121   978,933†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 14.0   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 5,825   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 5,664   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 310.8   1.6
Land area (square km) 48.12   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 14,765 7,420 7,345   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 440 170 270   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 130 80 50   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 300 90 215   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 0 10   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 14,320 7,245 7,075   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 14,765 7,415 7,345   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 110 65 45   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 14,655 7,355 7,305   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 445 170 270   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 20 0 20   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 30 15 20   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 70 25 45   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 65 40 25   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 20 10 15   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 20 10 10   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 15 10 10   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 85 30 55   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 30 0 30   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 20 10 15   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 30 15 15   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 10 0 0   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 0 0 10   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 0 0 0   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 26.4 20.0 31.3   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 70.8 76.5 70.4   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 315 125 190   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 240 115 125   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 75 15 60   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 315 125 190   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 145 75 70   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 105 45 65   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 20 0 20   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 40 10 25   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 10 0 10   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 245   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 59.2   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 10.2   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 18.4   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 10.2   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 0.0   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 135   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 110   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 200   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 45   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 160   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 70   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 15   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 7.5   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.0   8.0
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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 440 170 270   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 105 45 65   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 75 10 60   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 25 0 20   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 200 90 110   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 40 30 10   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 445 175 270   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 10 0 0   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 410 160 250   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 15 0 15   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 0.0 0.0 0.0   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 2.2 0.0 0.0   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 440 165 270   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 315 120 190   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) 45 10 35   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 50 35 15   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 25 10 25   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 420 165 255   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 110 55 55   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) 140 40 95   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 110 40 70   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 55 30 30   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 315 130 185   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 110 60 45   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 75 10 60   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 20 10   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 80 20 55   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 20 10 10   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 90 50 40   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 35 25   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 25 10 10   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 10 0   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 35 15 20   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 10 0   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 0 0   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 10   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 10 10 10   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 180 60 125   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 25 15   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 45 0 40   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 20 10   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 60 15 45   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 0 10 0   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 315 125 190   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 180 75 105   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 10 0 0   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 0 0 0   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 15 0 15   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 40 0 40   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 10   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 50 45 0   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 0 0 0   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 315 125 185   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 255 115 145   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 250 105 145   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 10 10 0   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 60 10 45   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 81.0 92.0 78.4   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 79.4 84.0 78.4   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 3.9 8.7 0.0   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 255 115 145   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 15 0 10   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 70 0 65   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 10 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 0 0 0   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 0 0 0   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 65 15 50   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 65 60 10   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 260 115 145   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 15 15 0   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 40 30 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 30 20 10   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 25 0 15   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 30 0 25   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 20 0 15   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 10 10 0   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 45 20 30   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 50 15 35   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 250 105 145   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 10 0 0   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 10   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 55 45 15   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 180 60 120   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 90 25 60   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 90 35 50   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 0 0 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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   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 60 235 100 135   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 190 90 100   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 15 10 10   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 10   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 25 10 20   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 0 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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 270 115 150   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 29,001 40,413 24,563   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 35,942 51,349 24,160   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 160 65 95   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,416 75,950 34,647   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 47,088 68,709 32,236   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 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 280 115 165   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 31,137 40,413 25,007   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 91.9 95.8 89.4   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 4.1 0.6 9.4   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 3.2 3.6 2.6   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Fort Saskatchewan, City   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 240   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 92,518   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta (Code4811056) (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

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