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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 330,088†   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 311,902†   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 5.8   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 155,224   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 145,388   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 474.7   4.4
Land area (square km) 695.34   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 325,065 155,415 169,645   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 10,905 5,100 5,805   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 6,800 3,265 3,535   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 3,620 1,645 1,975   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 140 45 85   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 130 45 80   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 220 100 125   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 314,150 150,315 163,835   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 325,065 155,420 169,640   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 5,410 2,475 2,935   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 319,650 152,945 166,705   3,963,835 1,944,855 2,018,985
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 10,905 5,105 5,805   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 755 390 365   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 955 485 475   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 1,105 545 555   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 945 410 535   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 1,010 495 515   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 870 415 450   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 850 385 460   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 720 360 365   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 965 470 490   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 910 330 575   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 620 260 365   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 390 185 205   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 305 130 175   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 230 90 135   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 145 85 60   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 90 55 35   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 20 10 15   835 320 520
85 years and over 25 0 25   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 29.1 27.2 30.0   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 74.1 72.1 76.0   71.8 70.2 73.3
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 8,085 3,675 4,410   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 6,560 2,945 3,625   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 1,520 735 790   24,725 11,355 13,365
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 8,085 3,680 4,410   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 4,490 2,250 2,235   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 2,090 940 1,145   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 415 125 290   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 825 270 555   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 270 85 180   5,250 1,200 4,045
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 5,550   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 33.9   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.8   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.8   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 12.4   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 33.4   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.2   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 3.5   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 2,275   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 3,110   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 4,280   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 1,270   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 3,195   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 1,695   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 660   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.6   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 2.8   2.8
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 10,835 5,050 5,790   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 2,035 925 1,110   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 1,520 735 790   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 850 150 705   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 4,110 2,190 1,920   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 2,315 1,055 1,265   34,110 18,190 15,920
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10,905 5,105 5,805   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 625 285 340   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 9,400 4,445 4,955   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 620 290 330   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 260 85 180   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 5.2 4.8 5.5   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 1.1 0.9 1.1   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 5.7 5.6 5.9   9.3 9.2 9.4
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 10,770 5,035 5,730   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 8,195 3,870 4,320   151,750 73,840 77,905
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,490 640 855   23,465 10,835 12,625
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 865 415 450   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 165 80 90   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 55 25 25   395 195 200
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 10,145 4,710 5,440   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 4,255 2,120 2,135   91,010 44,710 46,295
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 3,405 1,545 1,860   48,505 22,975 25,535
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 1,760 745 1,020   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 565 230 335   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 160 70 90   875 415 460
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 8,090 3,675 4,410   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,580 1,390 1,190   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 2,075 860 1,215   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 900 560 340   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 1,375 495 880   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 340 85 255   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 815 280 535   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 1,955 900 1,055   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 945 460 480   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 725 310 415   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 50 20   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 120 40 80   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 35 20   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 45 0 40   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 1,720 800 915   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 450 300 145   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 505 185 320   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 180 90 90   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 305 130 175   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 35 10 30   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 230 80 150   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 3,910 1,725 2,180   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 995 545 445   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 765 330 430   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 575 360 210   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 845 280 565   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 230 35 195   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 500 170 325   4,870 1,695 3,175
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 8,085 3,675 4,410   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,660 2,250 2,410   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 225 80 145   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 60 25 35   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 145 70 75   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 440 90 350   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 690 185 505   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 50 30 20   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 185 75 110   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 595 525 70   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 55 30 20   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 565 115 450   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 420 210 215   5,995 2,800 3,195
Other 47 0 0 0   10 10 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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 8,085 3,675 4,410   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 5,565 2,670 2,890   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 5,070 2,450 2,620   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 490 225 265   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 2,525 1,005 1,520   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 68.8 72.7 65.5   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 62.7 66.7 59.4   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 8.8 8.4 9.2   15.0 16.1 13.8
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 5,465 2,640 2,820   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 375 155 220   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 850 200 650   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 205 110 95   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 215 65 145   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 555 110 445   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 195 90 105   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 1,865 860 1,005   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 850 800 55   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 180 110 65   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 165 130 35   4,990 3,865 1,125
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 5,460 2,640 2,820   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 150 85 65   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 485 440 40   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 230 185 45   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 135 120 20   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 570 195 375   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 195 80 115   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 590 100 490   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 315 55 260   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 840 470 370   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 1,945 905 1,040   23,855 9,460 14,395
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 5,070 2,450 2,620   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 355 125 230   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 10 0 10   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 810 610 200   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 3,895 1,710 2,185   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,435 575 860   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 2,370 1,090 1,275   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 55 30 25   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 35 10 25   445 265 180
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
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 4,705 2,320 2,385   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 2,565 1,240 1,325   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 515 265 250   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 625 275 350   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 935 500 435   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 70 45 20   1,825 1,215 610
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 5,565 2,580 2,985   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 19,853 21,190 18,198   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,205 27,089 23,578   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 2,510 1,245 1,265   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 34,154 33,123 34,577   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 36,795 37,294 36,305   39,237 44,109 33,840
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 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 7,510 3,415 4,095   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 18,132 19,309 17,075   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.4 79.0 73.8   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.4 11.3 19.1   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 8.3 9.7 7.0   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Victoria (CMA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 5,550   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 44,540   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Victoria, British Columbia (Code935) (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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