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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 17,765   968,157
Population in 2001 1 18,590A   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -4.4   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 7,714   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 7,246   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 20.8   1.6
Land area (square km) 855.33   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 17,310 8,155 9,155   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 3,550 1,640 1,910   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 2,250 975 1,280   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 1,235 630 605   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 10 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 55 35 20   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 13,760 6,515 7,245   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 17,310 8,155 9,160   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 2,330 1,005 1,330   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 14,980 7,150 7,830   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 3,550 1,640 1,910   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 535 270 265   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 400 245 160   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 375 180 195   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 410 195 215   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 300 115 185   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 275 105 165   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 280 115 165   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 185 80 110   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 175 105 70   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 220 70 145   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 115 35 80   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 110 50 65   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 75 45 30   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 50 0 45   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 20 10 10   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 10 10 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 21.3 17.7 23.0   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 63.0 57.3 67.8   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,240 940 1,295   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 1,855 760 1,095   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 385 180 205   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,235 940 1,295   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 1,395 560 835   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 425 275 150   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 120 35 90   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 210 60 150   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 75 10 65   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,405   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 61.2   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.9   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.6   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 2.1   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 20.3   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 2.5   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 585   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 820   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,300   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 105   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 630   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 460   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 320   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 3,550 1,640 1,915   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 415 270 145   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 385 180 200   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 490 40 455   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 1,710 915 795   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 545 235 310   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 3,550 1,635 1,915   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 770 305 465   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 2,680 1,310 1,365   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 95 20 75   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 10   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 15.9 12.5 18.8   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 5.6 5.8 5.7   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 21.7 18.7 24.3   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 3,445 1,595 1,855   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,940 890 1,050   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) 935 455 480   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 510 210 305   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 55 30 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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,015 1,370 1,650   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 905 445 465   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) 1,100 480 620   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 825 365 455   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 185 75 105   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,235 945 1,295   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,060 465 590   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 490 205 280   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 205 100 105   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 290 110 180   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 10 45   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 140 50 90   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 710 310 400   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 455 215 240   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 185 80 105   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 15 15   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 30 0 30   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 555 220 330   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 205 90 115   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 110 50 60   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 85 40 45   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 85 20 65   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 0 20   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 45 25 25   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 885 390 500   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 330 145 185   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 180 75 100   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 90 45 45   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 175 90 80   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 25   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 85 25 55   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,240 945 1,295   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,550 675 870   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 65 25 35   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 10   460 220 240
Humanities 15 10 10   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 10 20   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 220 55 165   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 15 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 10 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 90 85 0   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15 15 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 130 25 105   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 105 30 70   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,235 945 1,295   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 1,465 735 725   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 1,260 605 650   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 210 130 75   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 775 205 565   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 65.5 77.8 56.0   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 56.4 64.0 50.2   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 14.3 17.7 10.3   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,380 695 690   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 80 30 50   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 85 0 85   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 45 30 15   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 70 15 55   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 130 40 90   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 25 15 10   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 530 200 330   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 305 280 20   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 25 30 0   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 85 50 35   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,380 695 685   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 55 55 0   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 135 135 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 110 70 40   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 20 15 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 140 55 85   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 20 10 10   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 205 30 175   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 110 45 65   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 125 65 60   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 465 220 240   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,260 610 650   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 0 0 0   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 80 70 10   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 1,180 535 645   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 880 390 485   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 45 25 15   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 245 105 140   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 10 15 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
North Battleford (CA)   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 1,255 605 650   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 885 440 445   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 220 95 120   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 15 0 15   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 100 40 60   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 40 25 15   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,505 700 800   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 16,624 23,224 13,292   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 22,559 28,258 17,607   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 575 300 270   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 30,004 35,968 26,963   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,735 41,890 24,710   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
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,005 830 1,170   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,937 23,211 15,445   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 75.0 87.5 62.8   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 22.5 9.4 35.5   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 2.6 3.5 1.8   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
North Battleford (CA)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,405   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 34,068   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. North Battleford, Saskatchewan (Code735) (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 30, 2024).