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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Inuvik
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 9,192   41,464
Population in 2001 1 8,536   37,360
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 7.7   11.0E
Total private dwellings 2 3,861   16,774
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 3,149   14,224
Population density per square kilometre 0.0   0.0
Land area (square km) 522,215.20   1,140,834.90
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 9,120 4,655 4,465   41,055 20,945 20,110
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 6,940 3,465 3,480   20,635 10,165 10,470
North American Indian - single response 6 3,205 1,575 1,625   12,640 6,210 6,430
Métis - single response 420 230 190   3,585 1,860 1,720
Inuit - single response 3,230 1,615 1,620   4,165 1,970 2,190
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 10 10   105 55 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 80 40 40   145 65 80
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,180 1,190 985   20,420 10,780 9,640
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 9,120 4,655 4,470   41,055 20,945 20,110
Registered Indian 9 3,350 1,645 1,710   13,010 6,440 6,575
Not a registered Indian 5,775 3,010 2,760   28,045 14,505 13,535
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 6,945 3,460 3,485   20,640 10,165 10,470
0 to 4 years 625 335 295   1,870 915 955
5 to 9 years 635 310 330   1,945 985 960
10 to 14 years 830 420 405   2,350 1,190 1,160
15 to 19 years 780 380 400   2,285 1,165 1,115
20 to 24 years 620 310 315   1,595 855 740
25 to 29 years 455 240 215   1,420 665 755
30 to 34 years 405 180 225   1,350 605 745
35 to 39 years 455 220 230   1,490 715 775
40 to 44 years 520 260 260   1,520 755 770
45 to 49 years 410 200 210   1,280 580 695
50 to 54 years 300 140 155   1,070 500 570
55 to 59 years 245 135 115   740 370 375
60 to 64 years 220 125 90   590 330 260
65 to 69 years 160 75 85   400 185 215
70 to 74 years 120 65 55   310 160 155
75 to 79 years 85 35 45   205 100 105
80 to 84 years 40 20 25   120 55 65
85 years and over 35 15 15   90 45 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.8 24.5 25.0   26.0 24.8 26.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.8 69.4 70.3   70.1 69.6 70.6
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 4,855 2,400 2,450   14,465 7,070 7,395
Not in a common-law relationship 3,825 1,915 1,905   11,050 5,485 5,565
In a common-law relationship 1,030 485 545   3,420 1,590 1,830
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 4,855 2,400 2,455   14,465 7,070 7,395
Never legally married (single) 14 3,150 1,635 1,515   9,435 4,910 4,525
Legally married (and not separated) 15 1,185 570 615   3,460 1,605 1,850
Separated, but still legally married 16 160 75 80   485 190 300
Divorced 17 140 60 75   530 230 300
Widowed 18 225 65 165   560 135 425
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 2,315   7,120
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 63.7   64.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.1   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 13.8   10.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.6   1.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.3   10.7
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.4   1.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 5.0   4.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 945   3,635
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,355   3,345
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,325   3,795
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 985   3,320
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,015   3,230
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 680   2,100
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 620   1,780
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.0   5.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 8.4   7.1
Average number of persons per room 0.6   0.6
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 6,920 3,450 3,470   20,525 10,100 10,425
Spouses 1,155 555 600   3,370 1,570 1,805
Common-law partners 1,025 480 545   3,400 1,580 1,820
Lone parents 595 130 465   1,645 395 1,245
Children in census families 3,230 1,735 1,485   9,410 5,085 4,325
Persons not in census families 915 540 370   2,695 1,470 1,230
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 6,945 3,460 3,480   20,640 10,165 10,470
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 1,960 955 1,010   7,470 3,650 3,820
Knowledge of English only 28 4,925 2,480 2,445   12,705 6,335 6,370
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 10 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 45 20 25   415 160 255
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 10 10   40 20 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 21.8 20.5 23.3   28.6 28.3 28.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 8.7 9.0 8.5   12.2 13.4 11.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 28.2 27.6 29.0   36.2 35.9 36.5
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 6,820 3,375 3,435   20,270 9,960 10,310
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 5,645 2,830 2,815   16,595 8,265 8,330
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 840 400 440   2,580 1,205 1,375
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 230 100 130   685 310 380
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 100 45 55   410 185 225
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   0 10 0
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 6,320 3,130 3,185   18,760 9,245 9,510
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 3,720 1,895 1,825   10,950 5,555 5,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,785 885 905   5,005 2,435 2,570
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 545 240 305   1,505 665 840
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 265 115 150   1,290 585 710
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 10   10 10 10
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 4,850 2,400 2,455   14,465 7,075 7,395
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,945 1,500 1,435   7,920 4,080 3,835
High school certificate or equivalent 35 610 280 335   2,070 875 1,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 450 320 130   1,455 1,050 395
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 710 250 455   2,380 865 1,515
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 40 15 25   180 45 135
University certificate or degree 100 30 70   460 155 310
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 1,400 690 710   3,880 2,020 1,860
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,095 550 545   2,915 1,535 1,380
High school certificate or equivalent 38 210 90 120   620 290 325
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 40 35 10   120 100 15
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 50 15 35   175 70 105
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   15 0 10
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   30 15 15
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 860 415 445   2,770 1,270 1,500
No certificate, diploma or degree 435 235 205   1,180 650 530
High school certificate or equivalent 41 155 70 80   510 190 320
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 60 35   345 225 125
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 155 50 110   580 170 410
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   50 10 35
University certificate or degree 25 10 20   100 25 75
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 2,145 1,075 1,070   6,695 3,245 3,445
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,035 545 485   2,870 1,460 1,410
High school certificate or equivalent 44 235 105 130   910 375 535
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 290 205 80   915 670 245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 485 180 305   1,560 595 960
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 10 20   115 35 80
University certificate or degree 75 25 45   325 115 210
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 4,855 2,400 2,455   14,465 7,075 7,395
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,550 1,780 1,775   9,990 4,955 5,035
Education 100 15 85   345 55 295
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 20 10 15   85 35 45
Humanities 30 10 20   125 40 90
Social and behavioural sciences and law 105 20 80   275 60 215
Business, management and public administration 335 55 280   1,225 195 1,030
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 10 0   40 20 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15 0 10   65 25 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 315 295 20   1,055 975 80
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 60 40 20   185 140 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 115 30 85   400 95 305
Personal, protective and transportation services 190 130 60   665 465 195
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 4,855 2,400 2,450   14,465 7,070 7,390
In the labour force 49 3,030 1,550 1,485   9,455 4,865 4,590
Employed 50 2,315 1,110 1,205   7,555 3,655 3,895
Unemployed 51 715 440 275   1,900 1,210 695
Not in the labour force 52 1,825 855 970   5,010 2,205 2,805
Participation rate 53 62.4 64.6 60.6   65.4 68.8 62.1
Employment rate 54 47.7 46.2 49.2   52.2 51.7 52.7
Unemployment rate 55 23.6 28.4 18.5   20.1 24.9 15.1
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 2,920 1,495 1,425   9,130 4,710 4,420
A Management occupations 57 245 145 100   705 380 325
B Business, finance and administration occupations 475 80 390   1,605 285 1,320
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 110 95 15   310 225 80
D Health occupations 65 0 65   265 15 255
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 355 65 295   895 210 685
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 80 35 45   265 120 145
G Sales and service occupations 770 295 475   2,430 1,025 1,410
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 650 615 30   2,060 1,910 150
I Occupations unique to primary industry 135 130 10   485 455 30
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 35 30 0   100 85 20
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 2,920 1,495 1,425   9,130 4,710 4,420
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 210 180 35   1,210 945 270
Construction 340 285 55   815 720 90
Manufacturing 25 15 10   100 50 50
Wholesale trade 55 30 25   115 80 40
Retail trade 230 95 140   760 340 420
Finance and real estate 145 105 45   350 185 165
Health care and social services 295 35 260   880 110 775
Educational services 190 50 140   525 135 390
Business services 395 250 140   1,180 740 440
Other services 1,035 455 575   3,185 1,410 1,775
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 2,315 1,105 1,210   7,555 3,655 3,895
Worked at home 70 45 25   240 135 110
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   0 0 0
No fixed workplace address 305 245 55   940 775 160
Worked at usual place 1,940 815 1,125   6,375 2,750 3,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,825 750 1,075   5,500 2,220 3,275
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 90 45 45   810 500 310
Worked in a different census division (county) 20 15 10   25 15 10
Worked in a different province 10 0 0   40 10 30
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
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 2,245 1,060 1,180   7,315 3,525 3,785
Car, truck, van, as driver 850 490 365   3,215 1,680 1,540
Car, truck, van, as passenger 285 140 140   720 310 415
Public transit 10 0 10   55 15 40
Walked or bicycled 930 340 590   2,430 935 1,495
All other modes 175 95 80   880 585 295
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 3,355 1,735 1,620   10,265 5,270 4,995
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,019 21,056 20,816   25,078 25,065 25,133
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 30,467 31,100 29,787   33,687 35,151 32,143
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,200 575 630   4,325 2,090 2,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 52,156 53,870 50,152   52,086 54,348 50,084
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 54,868 56,877 53,032   54,527 57,651 51,606
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 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 4,420 2,195 2,220   13,315 6,540 6,775
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 17,466 17,894 17,286   20,080 20,436 19,741
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 83.9 87.2 80.6   85.6 88.9 82.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 13.6 10.4 17.0   11.7 9.1 14.5
Other money - As a % of total income 2.5 2.3 2.7   2.7 2.0 3.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Inuvik (CD)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 2,315   7,120
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 45,995   57,603

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Inuvik, Northwest Territories (Code6107) (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).

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