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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 13,593   1,148,401
Population in 2001 1 13,261A   1,119,583†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 2.5   2.6
Total private dwellings 2 5,208   491,724
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 4,875   448,766
Population density per square kilometre 3.9   2.1
Land area (square km) 3,481.24   552,369.95
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 13,540 6,940 6,600   1,133,515 556,920 576,590
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,930 2,285 2,645   175,395 85,720 89,675
North American Indian - single response 6 3,300 1,535 1,760   100,645 48,715 51,935
Métis - single response 1,515 705 810   71,810 35,620 36,190
Inuit - single response 40 20 25   560 285 280
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 40 15 25   680 375 310
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 30 10 15   1,695 740 960
Non-Aboriginal identity population 8,610 4,655 3,955   958,120 471,200 486,915
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 13,540 6,940 6,600   1,133,515 556,925 576,590
Registered Indian 9 3,290 1,500 1,785   101,815 49,090 52,725
Not a registered Indian 10,255 5,445 4,815   1,031,700 507,830 523,870
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,930 2,285 2,645   175,395 85,720 89,675
0 to 4 years 605 305 305   18,815 9,585 9,225
5 to 9 years 545 275 275   19,180 10,100 9,080
10 to 14 years 700 355 340   20,200 10,480 9,720
15 to 19 years 565 305 265   17,910 8,805 9,105
20 to 24 years 370 185 185   14,250 6,630 7,620
25 to 29 years 385 170 210   12,070 5,725 6,350
30 to 34 years 310 125 180   11,760 5,650 6,105
35 to 39 years 320 85 225   11,635 5,370 6,265
40 to 44 years 280 105 170   12,080 5,525 6,555
45 to 49 years 295 110 190   10,670 5,025 5,650
50 to 54 years 255 125 130   8,545 4,030 4,520
55 to 59 years 110 50 65   6,575 3,185 3,385
60 to 64 years 80 40 40   4,365 2,205 2,160
65 to 69 years 30 25 10   3,050 1,530 1,520
70 to 74 years 30 10 15   2,085 960 1,125
75 to 79 years 25 10 15   1,170 535 635
80 to 84 years 10 0 10   690 280 410
85 years and over 0 0 10   340 100 240
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 20.9 17.7 23.9   23.9 22.8 25.1
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 62.4 59.1 65.2   66.8 64.8 68.7
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 3,080 1,350 1,725   117,200 55,555 61,640
Not in a common-law relationship 2,480 1,080 1,400   100,560 47,535 53,025
In a common-law relationship 600 265 330   16,640 8,025 8,615
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 3,075 1,350 1,725   117,205 55,560 61,645
Never legally married (single) 14 1,810 870 940   62,470 31,130 31,345
Legally married (and not separated) 15 765 330 435   37,480 18,180 19,300
Separated, but still legally married 16 125 40 85   4,690 1,775 2,915
Divorced 17 280 95 180   8,170 3,435 4,735
Widowed 18 95 10 85   4,395 1,045 3,345
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,720   67,130
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 28.2   65.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.2   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 16.3   4.7
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 36.6   14.2
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.4   5.9
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 9.3   3.4
Number of owned dwellings 22 655   29,485
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,070   26,150
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,560   50,105
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 155   17,030
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 805   28,820
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 625   22,620
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 290   15,695
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.4   5.8
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 9.0   6.2
Average number of persons per room 0.6   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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 4,925 2,280 2,645   174,575 85,200 89,375
Spouses 740 325 410   36,745 17,840 18,900
Common-law partners 595 265 330   16,585 8,000 8,580
Lone parents 495 65 425   16,020 2,955 13,065
Children in census families 2,455 1,345 1,110   80,700 43,205 37,495
Persons not in census families 645 275 370   24,520 13,195 11,330
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,930 2,285 2,645   175,395 85,720 89,675
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 1,395 525 870   44,175 21,580 22,595
Knowledge of English only 28 3,395 1,680 1,715   115,685 56,725 58,960
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   230 105 125
Knowledge of English and French only 30 130 70 60   13,910 6,720 7,195
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 10 0   1,390 595 795
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 21.0 17.1 24.4   21.6 21.6 21.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 6.9 5.7 7.9   13.1 13.7 12.6
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 28.3 23.0 32.9   25.2 25.2 25.2
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 4,745 2,170 2,570   171,520 83,800 87,720
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,235 1,500 1,740   140,465 69,130 71,335
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 980 475 505   21,155 10,075 11,080
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 435 145 290   8,070 3,675 4,395
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 90 55 40   1,685 870 815
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   145 55 90
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 4,320 1,980 2,340   156,575 76,130 80,445
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,505 705 800   91,110 45,735 45,375
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,240 590 650   41,980 19,640 22,340
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 1,265 540 725   18,340 8,320 10,025
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 310 150 160   4,760 2,265 2,495
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   390 170 220
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 3,080 1,350 1,725   117,200 55,555 61,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,545 765 780   59,045 29,670 29,380
High school certificate or equivalent 35 585 225 360   24,285 11,155 13,130
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 240 140 100   10,445 5,980 4,460
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 385 140 245   13,615 5,095 8,515
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 140 30 105   3,235 1,270 1,965
University certificate or degree 180 45 130   6,580 2,390 4,190
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 935 490 450   32,160 15,435 16,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 650 335 315   21,785 10,910 10,880
High school certificate or equivalent 38 200 105 95   7,640 3,405 4,235
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   790 395 395
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 55 45 10   1,155 480 675
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 0 25   255 100 160
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   530 150 375
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 695 300 395   23,830 11,375 12,455
No certificate, diploma or degree 295 175 120   9,110 4,760 4,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 170 45 125   6,595 3,195 3,400
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 35 15   2,140 1,185 955
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 120 20 100   3,615 1,285 2,330
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 10   675 290 390
University certificate or degree 40 15 30   1,685 660 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,345 520 825   53,875 25,335 28,535
No certificate, diploma or degree 510 210 300   22,720 11,565 11,155
High school certificate or equivalent 44 215 75 140   9,400 4,270 5,130
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 175 95 80   6,915 4,010 2,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 205 80 125   8,430 3,130 5,305
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 100 25 75   2,170 845 1,330
University certificate or degree 135 35 105   4,230 1,525 2,705
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 3,080 1,350 1,730   117,205 55,555 61,640
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,135 990 1,145   83,330 40,820 42,510
Education 65 15 55   3,055 790 2,265
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   535 310 220
Humanities 15 10 10   1,310 545 760
Social and behavioural sciences and law 65 0 60   3,000 940 2,060
Business, management and public administration 265 40 220   7,335 1,830 5,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 10   375 170 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 15 30   1,280 535 740
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 220 200 15   7,315 6,730 580
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 10 0   555 375 175
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 140 10 135   6,165 865 5,295
Personal, protective and transportation services 105 55 50   2,940 1,635 1,310
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 3,075 1,350 1,725   117,200 55,555 61,640
In the labour force 49 2,025 1,000 1,025   69,385 35,390 33,995
Employed 50 1,740 890 855   58,715 29,345 29,370
Unemployed 51 290 115 175   10,670 6,045 4,625
Not in the labour force 52 1,050 350 700   47,815 20,170 27,645
Participation rate 53 65.9 74.1 59.4   59.2 63.7 55.2
Employment rate 54 56.6 65.9 49.6   50.1 52.8 47.6
Unemployment rate 55 14.3 11.5 17.1   15.4 17.1 13.6
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,960 970 995   65,525 33,340 32,185
A Management occupations 57 110 45 65   3,840 2,095 1,745
B Business, finance and administration occupations 270 55 215   10,180 2,495 7,680
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 90 60 30   1,850 1,445 400
D Health occupations 65 0 70   3,695 560 3,135
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 265 60 205   7,070 2,005 5,060
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 20 0 15   1,160 585 575
G Sales and service occupations 645 295 350   19,150 7,650 11,500
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 300 260 40   11,925 11,155 775
I Occupations unique to primary industry 150 150 0   3,625 3,135 485
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 40 35 10   3,030 2,205 820
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,960 965 995   65,520 33,340 32,185
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 290 230 55   4,100 3,430 670
Construction 85 70 15   4,760 4,315 445
Manufacturing 15 10 0   4,830 3,595 1,230
Wholesale trade 30 30 0   1,600 1,180 420
Retail trade 275 165 100   6,195 2,820 3,375
Finance and real estate 70 35 35   2,135 785 1,350
Health care and social services 280 25 255   10,835 2,135 8,700
Educational services 135 40 95   5,740 1,910 3,830
Business services 160 75 90   8,900 5,575 3,320
Other services 620 280 345   16,430 7,595 8,835
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,740 890 855   58,715 29,340 29,375
Worked at home 20 0 20   2,885 1,405 1,485
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   90 50 40
No fixed workplace address 130 85 45   6,605 4,950 1,650
Worked at usual place 1,590 800 790   49,135 22,935 26,200
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,275 590 680   36,890 16,665 20,220
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 310 205 100   6,150 2,900 3,245
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   5,700 3,050 2,645
Worked in a different province 10 10 0   400 315 85
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
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 1,720 885 835   55,740 27,890 27,850
Car, truck, van, as driver 975 535 445   34,225 17,990 16,230
Car, truck, van, as passenger 275 120 155   6,620 3,155 3,455
Public transit 30 25 0   5,735 2,240 3,495
Walked or bicycled 355 175 175   7,850 3,730 4,120
All other modes 90 30 55   1,315 770 545
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 2,255 1,035 1,220   72,885 36,735 36,150
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 22,574 24,991 18,574   17,433 19,707 15,858
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 28,603 34,628 23,479   23,111 25,603 20,578
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,075 525 545   32,275 16,890 15,390
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 37,570 44,517 34,929   31,655 34,949 28,502
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 41,489 46,850 36,314   35,472 38,672 31,959
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 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,775 1,195 1,580   108,970 51,720 57,250
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 23,129 24,973 20,912   15,246 15,454 15,131
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 82.0 90.7 73.6   74.5 81.7 67.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.5 8.1 23.1   21.5 14.1 29.1
Other money - As a % of total income 2.6 1.8 3.3   4.0 4.2 3.8
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Thompson (CA)   Manitoba
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,715   67,135
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 51,487   37,521

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Thompson, Manitoba (Code640) (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).

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