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Population and Dwelling Counts Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2001 (1) 26,745     26,745    
Population in 1996 (2) 24,730     24,730A    
1996 to 2001 population change (%) 8.1     8.1    
Total private dwellings 8,177     8,177    
Population density per square kilometre 0.0     0.0    
Land area (square km) 1,925,460.18     1,925,460.18    
     
Age Characteristics of the Population Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons (3) 26,745 13,840 12,905 26,745 13,840 12,905
Age 0-4 3,355 1,725 1,630 3,355 1,725 1,630
Age 5-14 6,570 3,400 3,170 6,570 3,395 3,175
Age 15-19 2,520 1,290 1,230 2,520 1,285 1,235
Age 20-24 2,135 1,085 1,045 2,130 1,085 1,045
Age 25-44 8,025 4,110 3,915 8,025 4,110 3,915
Age 45-54 2,330 1,230 1,105 2,330 1,225 1,105
Age 55-64 1,210 645 565 1,215 645 570
Age 65-74 430 260 175 430 260 175
Age 75-84 135 80 50 135 85 55
Age 85 and over 30 20 10 30 15 10
Median age of the population 22.1 22.3 21.9 22.1 22.3 21.9
% of the population ages 15 and over 62.9 63.0 62.8 62.9 63.0 62.8
     
Common-law Status Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over (4) 16,820 8,715 8,100 16,820 8,715 8,100
Not in a common-law relationship 12,900 6,760 6,145 12,900 6,755 6,145
In a common-law relationship 3,915 1,955 1,955 3,915 1,955 1,955
     
Legal Marital Status Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over (5) 16,820 8,715 8,105 16,820 8,720 8,100
Single (6) 9,750 5,210 4,540 9,750 5,210 4,540
Married (7) 5,720 2,905 2,820 5,720 2,905 2,820
Separated (8) 380 200 180 375 195 180
Divorced (9) 415 210 205 415 210 205
Widowed (10) 555 195 365 560 195 360
     
Language(s) First Learned and Still Understood Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons (19) 26,670 13,770 12,895 26,670 13,770 12,895
English only 6,940 3,730 3,210 6,945 3,730 3,215
French only 395 240 155 395 240 155
Both English and French 20 10 10 20 10 10
Other languages (20) 19,310 9,790 9,520 19,310 9,790 9,520
     
Mobility Status - Place of Residence 1 Year Ago Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over (21)       26,080 13,455 12,625
Lived at the same address 1 year ago       20,590 10,680 9,905
Lived within the same province/territory 1 year ago, but changed address       4,280 2,175 2,100
Lived in a different province/territory or country 1 year ago       1,215 600 615
     
Mobility Status - Place of Residence 5 Years Ago Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over (22)       23,285 12,010 11,275
Lived at the same address 5 years ago       10,310 5,450 4,855
Lived within the same province/territory 5 years ago, but changed address       10,350 5,225 5,130
Lived in a different province/territory or country 5 years ago       2,630 1,335 1,285
     
Immigration Characteristics Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons 26,665 13,770 12,895 26,665 13,770 12,895
Canadian-born population (23) 26,195 13,490 12,705 26,200 13,490 12,705
Foreign-born population (24) 445 270 175 445 270 170
Immigrated before 1991 340 215 125 335 215 120
Immigrated between 1991 and 2001 (25) 105 60 50 110 60 45
Non-permanent residents (26) 25 0 15 25 10 15
     
Aboriginal Population Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons 26,665 13,770 12,895 26,665 13,770 12,895
Aboriginal identity population (27) 22,720 11,520 11,200 22,720 11,525 11,200
Non-Aboriginal population 3,945 2,250 1,700 3,945 2,250 1,700
     
Visible Minority Status Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population by visible minority groups 26,665 13,775 12,895 26,670 13,770 12,895
Visible minority population (31) 210 115 100 210 110 95
Chinese 40 25 20 35 20 20
South Asian 30 15 15 30 15 15
Black 65 40 25 65 40 20
Filipino 35 15 25 35 10 20
Latin American 10 0 0 10 0 0
Southeast Asian 10 10 0 10 0 10
Arab 10 10 0 10 10 0
West Asian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 10 0 10 10 0 0
Japanese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Visible minority, n.i.e (28) 10 0 0 0 10 0
Multiple visible minorities (29) 0 0 0 0 0 0
All others (30) 26,455 13,660 12,800 26,455 13,655 12,800
     
Religion Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Religion 26,665 13,770 12,895 26,670 13,770 12,895
Catholic (57) 6,215 3,295 2,915 6,215 3,300 2,915
Protestant 17,780 9,030 8,750 17,785 9,030 8,750
Christian Orthodox 20 15 0 20 15 0
Christian, n.i.e. (58) 840 410 430 835 410 430
Muslim 30 20 10 25 20 10
Jewish 10 0 10 10 10 0
Buddhist 15 10 10 15 10 10
Hindu 10 0 0 0 10 0
Sikh 10 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern religions (59) 65 30 35 60 35 35
Other religions (60) 45 20 15 40 20 20
No religious affiliation (61) 1,655 935 725 1,655 930 720
     
School Attendance Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over attending school full time 2,710 1,395 1,310 2,710 1,395 1,310
Age group 15-19 attending full time (50) 1,575 855 715 1,570 855 715
Age group 20-24 attending full time 465 250 215 465 250 215
Total population 15 years and over attending school part time 600 300 295 595 300 300
Age group 15-19 attending part time (50) 60 30 30 60 30 25
Age group 20-24 attending part time 85 50 35 85 50 35
     
Highest Level of Schooling Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population aged 20-34 6,640 3,335 3,305 6,640 3,335 3,305
% of the population aged 20-34 with less than a high school graduation certificate 42.6 43.0 42.4 42.7 42.9 42.4
% of the population aged 20-34 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 27.0 26.4 27.5 27.0 26.5 27.7
% of the population aged 20-34 with a trades certificate or diploma 9.0 12.0 5.9 9.0 12.0 5.9
% of the population aged 20-34 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 13.5 11.8 15.1 13.5 11.8 15.0
% of the population aged 20-34 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 7.9 6.7 9.1 7.9 6.7 9.1
Total population aged 35-44 3,415 1,755 1,660 3,415 1,760 1,655
% of the population aged 35-44 with less than a high school graduation certificate 34.4 31.9 36.7 34.3 31.8 36.9
% of the population aged 35-44 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 19.6 19.4 19.9 19.6 19.6 19.6
% of the population aged 35-44 with a trades certificate or diploma 16.0 19.9 11.4 16.0 19.9 11.8
% of the population aged 35-44 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 18.9 18.2 19.6 19.0 18.2 19.9
% of the population aged 35-44 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 11.3 10.5 11.7 11.1 10.5 11.8
Total population aged 45-64 3,465 1,840 1,620 3,465 1,840 1,625
% of the population aged 45-64 with less than a high school graduation certificate 44.4 38.9 50.9 44.4 38.9 50.8
% of the population aged 45-64 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 13.6 14.7 12.0 13.6 14.7 12.3
% of the population aged 45-64 with a trades certificate or diploma 13.6 19.0 7.1 13.6 19.3 7.4
% of the population aged 45-64 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 14.6 13.0 16.7 14.6 12.8 16.6
% of the population aged 45-64 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 13.9 14.4 13.3 13.9 14.4 13.2
     
Earnings in 2000 Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
All persons with earnings (counts) (48) 12,355 6,705 5,650 12,355 6,700 5,655
Average earnings (all persons with earnings ($)) 28,215 31,113 24,779 28,215 31,113 24,779
Worked full year, full time (counts) (49) 5,085R 2,955 2,130 5,080R 2,955 2,125
Average earnings (worked full year, full time ($)) 48,078 50,708 44,426 48,078 50,708 44,426
     
Income in 2000 Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years of age and over with income (53) 15,450     15,450    
Median total income of persons 15 years of age and over ($) (54) 17,270     17,270    
Composition of total income (100%) (62) 100.0     100.0    
Earnings - % of income 83.8     83.8    
Government transfers - % of income 12.9     12.9    
Other money - % of income 3.3     3.3    
     
Language Used Most Often at Work Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over who worked since 2000 (44) 12,540 6,755 5,790 12,545 6,750 5,790
English 8,130 4,475 3,655 8,135 4,475 3,655
French 40 20 20 40 25 15
Non-official language 4,190 2,170 2,020 4,190 2,170 2,020
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 180 85 100 180 80 100
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
     
Place of Work Status Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Employed labour force 15 years and over (32) 9,380 5,010 4,370 9,380 5,005 4,370
Worked at home 455 285 175 455 285 175
Worked outside Canada 10 0 0 10 10 0
No fixed workplace address 855 710 145 855 715 140
Worked at usual place 8,070 4,010 4,055 8,065 4,010 4,055
     
Mode of Transportation to Work Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total -All modes (33) 8,920 4,720 4,200 8,920 4,720 4,200
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,750 1,235 515 1,750 1,235 520
Car, truck, van, as passenger 925 460 460 920 460 460
Public transit 40 25 20 40 25 20
Walked or bicycled 4,670 2,165 2,500 4,665 2,170 2,500
Other method 1,535 830 700 1,535 830 700
     
Unpaid Work Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons reporting hours of unpaid work (34) 15,385 7,720 7,665 15,385 7,720 7,665
Persons reporting hours of unpaid housework (35) 14,560 7,125 7,430 14,560 7,125 7,430
Persons reporting hours looking after children, without pay (36) 11,335 5,295 6,040 11,335 5,295 6,040
Persons reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors (37) 6,060 2,955 3,105 6,060 2,955 3,105
     
Labour Force Indicators Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Participation rate (38) 68.1 71.1 64.8 68.1 71.1 64.8
Employment rate (39) 56.2 58.1 54.3 56.2 58.1 54.2
Unemployment rate (40) 17.4 18.4 16.4 17.4 18.4 16.3
     
Industry Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Experienced labour force (41) 10,730 5,825 4,900 10,730 5,825 4,905
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 620 495 120 620 495 120
Manufacturing and construction industries 895 750 150 900 745 150
Wholesale and retail trade 1,385 685 700 1,390 685 700
Finance and real estate 395 255 135 395 255 135
Health and education 2,490 635 1,855 2,485 635 1,855
Business services 1,290 880 410 1,290 880 410
Other services 3,655 2,125 1,530 3,655 2,125 1,530
     
Occupation Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Experienced labour force (41) 10,730 5,825 4,905 10,730 5,825 4,905
Management occupations 1,120 745 375 1,120 745 375
Business, finance and administration occupations 1,590 440 1,150 1,585 440 1,145
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 415 335 80 415 335 85
Health occupations 300 50 250 295 50 250
Social science, education, government service and religion 1,565 470 1,090 1,565 470 1,095
Art, culture, recreation and sport 650 380 275 650 375 275
Sales and service occupations 2,805 1,300 1,510 2,805 1,295 1,510
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,935 1,850 90 1,935 1,845 90
Occupations unique to primary industry 185 175 15 185 175 15
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 165 90 80 165 90 75
     
Selected Family Characteristics Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of families 6,355     6,360    
Number of married-couple families 2,735     2,730    
Average number of persons in married-couple families 4.4     4.4    
Number of common-law couple families (11) 1,990     1,990    
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families (11) 3.7     3.7    
Number of lone-parent families (12) 1,635     1,630    
Average number of persons in lone-parent families (12) 2.8     2.8    
Number of female lone-parent families (12) 1,190     1,190    
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families (12) 2.9     2.9    
Number of male lone-parent families (12) 445     445    
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families (12) 2.7     2.6    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - All census families (51) 39,424     39,424    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - Couple families (52) 48,085     48,085    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - Lone-parent families 20,250     20,250    
     
Selected Household Characteristics Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All private households 7,175     7,170    
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children (13) 3,285     3,280    
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children (14) 740     740    
One-person households 1,250     1,245    
Other household types (15) 1,905     1,905    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - All households 45,440     45,440    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - One-person households 31,328     31,328    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - Two-or-more-persons households 47,979     47,979    
Number of rented dwellings (55) 5,440     5,440    
Average gross monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 470     470    
Number of owner-occupied dwellings (56) 1,735     1,735    
Average monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 1,053     1,053    
     
Selected Occupied Private Dwelling Characteristics Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of dwellings (16) 7,175     7,175    
Number of owned dwellings (17) 1,735     1,735    
Number of rented dwellings (18) 5,440     5,440    
Number of dwellings constructed before 1991 4,670     4,670    
Number of dwellings constructed between 1991 and 2001 2,510     2,510    
Average value of dwelling ($) 165,383     165,383    
     
Health Status Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Self-rated health, 2005 (62) 49.9 49.6 50.3 49.9 49.6 50.3
Low 95% confidence interval 44.0 41.0 40.8 44.0 41.0 40.8
High 95% confidence interval 55.9 58.2 59.8 55.9 58.2 59.8
Adult obesity, 2005 (63) 25.9 26.5 25.3 25.9 26.5 25.3
Low 95% confidence interval 22.6 21.5 20.9 22.6 21.5 20.9
High 95% confidence interval 29.3 31.5 29.7 29.3 31.5 29.7
Self-rated mental health, 2005 (64) 63.8 64.0 63.6 63.8 64.0 63.6
Low 95% confidence interval 57.6 55.7 57.9 57.6 55.7 57.9
High 95% confidence interval 70.0 72.2 69.4 70.0 72.2 69.4
     
Determinants of health Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Current smoker, 2005 (65) 52.8 52.8 52.9 52.8 52.8 52.9
Low 95% confidence interval 48.3 46.4 46.4 48.3 46.4 46.4
High 95% confidence interval 57.4 59.2 59.3 57.4 59.2 59.3
Physical activity, 2005 (66) 47.2 49.2 45.1 47.2 49.2 45.1
Low 95% confidence interval 43.0 43.5 40.5 43.0 43.5 40.5
High 95% confidence interval 51.4 54.8 49.8 51.4 54.8 49.8
Life stress, 2005 (67) 19.8E 16.7 23.2 19.8E 16.7 23.2
Low 95% confidence interval 13.0 8.5 15.3 13.0 8.5 15.3
High 95% confidence interval 26.6 24.9 31.1 26.6 24.9 31.1
Sense of community belonging, 2005 (68) 80.9 79.4 82.4 80.9 79.4 82.4
Low 95% confidence interval 77.4 76.5 76.9 77.4 76.5 76.9
High 95% confidence interval 84.3 82.2 88.0 84.3 82.2 88.0
     
Health system Nunavut (HR) Nunavut
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Mammography, 2005 (69)  F      F    
Low 95% confidence interval            
High 95% confidence interval            
Influenza immunization, 2005 (70) 39.8 36.8 42.8 39.8 36.8 42.8
Low 95% confidence interval 34.4 29.7 35.8 34.4 29.7 35.8
High 95% confidence interval 45.1 43.9 49.8 45.1 43.9 49.8
Has a regular medical doctor, 2005 (71) 16.0E 16.0 16.0 16.0E 16.0 16.0
Low 95% confidence interval 11.8 7.5 11.7 11.8 7.5 11.7
High 95% confidence interval 20.2 24.5 20.3 20.2 24.5 20.3
     

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