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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 3,072   3,290,350†
Population in 2001 1 2,990   2,974,807†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.7   10.6
Total private dwellings 2 1,278   1,335,745
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,219   1,256,192
Population density per square kilometre 131.6   5.1
Land area (square km) 23.34   640,044.56
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,990 1,455 1,535   3,256,360 1,630,870 1,625,485
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 365 170 190   188,365 91,740 96,625
North American Indian - single response 6 280 130 145   97,275 47,225 50,050
Métis - single response 80 40 40   85,500 41,980 43,515
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   1,610 790 815
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 10   1,220 560 655
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 10 0 0   2,765 1,175 1,585
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,625 1,280 1,340   3,067,990 1,539,125 1,528,865
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 2,990 1,455 1,535   3,256,355 1,630,870 1,625,485
Registered Indian 9 230 100 135   91,400 44,230 47,170
Not a registered Indian 2,760 1,355 1,400   3,164,955 1,586,635 1,578,320
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 370 170 195   188,365 91,740 96,625
0 to 4 years 25 15 10   18,330 9,415 8,920
5 to 9 years 50 35 10   19,325 9,940 9,390
10 to 14 years 80 25 50   20,965 10,635 10,330
15 to 19 years 20 10 10   19,655 9,955 9,700
20 to 24 years 20 10 15   16,545 8,105 8,435
25 to 29 years 10 0 10   14,905 7,195 7,710
30 to 34 years 70 40 25   13,835 6,820 7,015
35 to 39 years 30 15 15   13,140 6,010 7,130
40 to 44 years 45 15 30   13,390 6,005 7,385
45 to 49 years 0 0 0   11,295 5,260 6,035
50 to 54 years 10 10 10   9,140 4,135 5,005
55 to 59 years 10 10 0   6,485 3,025 3,460
60 to 64 years 10 0 10   4,210 1,960 2,255
65 to 69 years 0 0 0   2,795 1,315 1,480
70 to 74 years 0 0 0   2,165 1,035 1,130
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   1,250 585 665
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   600 235 370
85 years and over 0 0 0   315 115 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.3 21.2 23.9   24.8 23.5 26.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 59.5 55.9 61.5   68.9 67.3 70.4
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 215 100 120   129,745 61,755 67,990
Not in a common-law relationship 135 50 90   104,505 50,095 54,415
In a common-law relationship 80 45 30   25,235 11,665 13,575
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 215 95 120   129,745 61,760 67,990
Never legally married (single) 14 130 70 60   73,600 37,450 36,145
Legally married (and not separated) 15 65 20 50   37,095 17,360 19,730
Separated, but still legally married 16 10 0 10   5,640 2,145 3,495
Divorced 17 10 10 10   9,670 3,945 5,720
Widowed 18 10 0 0   3,740 850 2,895
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 135   79,600
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 63.0   58.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.4   5.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   8.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 7.4   16.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.7
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 25.9   6.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 70   40,230
Number of rented dwellings 23 65   31,465
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 115   53,525
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 15   26,080
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 75   39,800
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 25   26,315
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 35   13,485
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 7.4   4.2
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 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 360 170 195   187,935 91,495 96,440
Spouses 65 20 50   36,425 17,020 19,410
Common-law partners 75 50 30   25,190 11,640 13,545
Lone parents 0 0 10   14,865 3,050 11,810
Children in census families 160 80 80   82,205 43,895 38,310
Persons not in census families 45 20 25   29,255 15,885 13,365
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 365 175 195   188,365 91,740 96,625
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 55 0 50   35,460 16,790 18,670
Knowledge of English only 28 305 165 140   143,565 70,720 72,850
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   55 30 25
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   7,280 3,335 3,945
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   2,005 865 1,145
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 6.8 5.7 10.3   15.5 14.9 16.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 5.7 0.0   8.0 8.2 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 15.1 0.0 25.6   18.8 18.3 19.3
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 360 165 190   184,625 89,795 94,835
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 240 110 130   139,390 68,400 70,995
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 75 35 35   25,875 12,115 13,765
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 45 20 25   12,925 6,330 6,590
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   6,125 2,815 3,310
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   310 135 170
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 340 160 180   170,025 82,325 87,705
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 175 80 95   82,640 41,040 41,595
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 65 20 45   46,125 21,645 24,480
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 100 55 45   25,695 12,160 13,535
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   14,910 7,135 7,780
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   650 340 315
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 215 100 120   129,745 61,760 67,985
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 35 30   57,490 29,145 28,345
High school certificate or equivalent 35 45 30 20   27,710 12,380 15,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 15   14,875 9,550 5,320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 65 35 30   19,710 7,110 12,600
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 0 15   3,580 1,225 2,360
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   6,380 2,350 4,025
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 40 15 25   36,195 18,060 18,140
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 15 10   22,665 11,755 10,905
High school certificate or equivalent 38 0 0 0   9,260 4,350 4,910
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 10   1,535 970 570
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   2,110 785 1,325
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   260 115 140
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   370 85 280
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 75 40 35   28,745 14,015 14,730
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 10 0   9,595 4,980 4,615
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 10 0   7,185 3,610 3,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   3,555 2,315 1,235
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 50 25 20   5,640 2,105 3,535
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   845 290 555
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   1,925 710 1,210
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 95 35 60   57,670 26,400 31,270
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 15 10   20,300 10,205 10,095
High school certificate or equivalent 44 35 10 20   10,615 4,190 6,425
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   9,025 5,755 3,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 15 10 0   11,430 3,985 7,440
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   2,390 795 1,600
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   3,905 1,470 2,435
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 220 100 120   129,745 61,755 67,990
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 115 65 50   85,205 41,525 43,675
Education 15 0 15   2,525 625 1,900
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   990 480 515
Humanities 10 0 10   1,270 430 845
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   3,915 935 2,980
Business, management and public administration 10 0 10   10,190 2,195 7,995
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   590 265 320
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   1,215 515 695
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 10 0 10   12,040 10,780 1,255
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 10   1,120 630 490
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 15 0 15   6,010 930 5,080
Personal, protective and transportation services 35 30 10   4,675 2,445 2,225
Other 47 0 0 0   0 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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 220 95 120   129,745 61,760 67,985
In the labour force 49 165 80 80   88,655 45,930 42,725
Employed 50 150 80 70   78,845 40,790 38,055
Unemployed 51 10 0 15   9,810 5,145 4,670
Not in the labour force 52 50 15 35   41,090 15,825 25,265
Participation rate 53 75.0 84.2 66.7   68.3 74.4 62.8
Employment rate 54 68.2 84.2 58.3   60.8 66.0 56.0
Unemployment rate 55 6.1 0.0 18.8   11.1 11.2 10.9
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 160 80 75   86,155 44,765 41,390
A Management occupations 57 10 0 0   5,405 2,960 2,445
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10 0 10   12,385 2,385 10,000
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   2,760 1,910 845
D Health occupations 0 0 10   2,965 380 2,580
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 10 0 10   6,280 1,425 4,860
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   1,150 515 630
G Sales and service occupations 65 40 25   23,450 7,920 15,530
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 20 15 10   22,345 19,750 2,595
I Occupations unique to primary industry 0 0 0   5,800 4,905 895
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 35 20 10   3,625 2,620 1,010
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 160 85 75   86,155 44,765 41,390
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 0 0 0   9,890 7,800 2,090
Construction 15 10 0   10,875 9,355 1,520
Manufacturing 40 30 15   5,225 3,745 1,480
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   2,575 1,720 855
Retail trade 40 10 30   9,030 3,360 5,675
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,620 930 1,690
Health care and social services 15 0 15   7,855 1,200 6,660
Educational services 10 10 0   4,310 1,055 3,250
Business services 0 0 0   12,675 7,110 5,565
Other services 35 25 15   21,095 8,495 12,600
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 155 85 70   78,845 40,785 38,055
Worked at home 0 0 0   4,255 1,790 2,470
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 135 40
No fixed workplace address 20 15 10   14,980 11,815 3,160
Worked at usual place 130 70 55   59,430 27,050 32,380
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 75 30 45   43,110 18,515 24,595
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 30 20 10   12,585 6,350 6,235
Worked in a different census division (county) 20 15 10   3,300 1,950 1,350
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   435 230 205
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
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 60 145 85 65   74,410 38,865 35,545
Car, truck, van, as driver 110 55 50   49,035 26,555 22,480
Car, truck, van, as passenger 20 15 0   9,395 5,320 4,080
Public transit 0 0 0   7,440 3,070 4,365
Walked or bicycled 15 10 10   6,805 2,870 3,935
All other modes 0 0 0   1,730 1,050 685
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 185 80 105   92,365 46,340 46,025
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 24,229 34,974 4,209   21,010 28,249 16,193
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 22,923 34,792 13,616   29,466 36,951 21,931
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 60 35 25   39,630 21,635 18,000
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,823 34,948 29,777   36,061 43,269 30,100
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,128 34,286 33,919   43,003 50,131 34,438
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 Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 215 90 120   121,110 57,710 63,400
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 19,088 35,654 12,528   18,335 23,370 15,941
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 86.6 96.0 68.9   82.9 88.8 74.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.5 5.7 27.7   13.2 7.7 21.0
Other money - As a % of total income 0.5 0.0 1.2   3.9 3.5 4.5
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Fort Macleod, Town   Alberta
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 130   79,605
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 51,890   52,940

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Fort Macleod, Alberta (Code4803019) (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 July 2, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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