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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 715,515†   7,546,131†
Population in 2001 1 686,569A   7,237,479†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 4.2   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 332,306   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 316,533   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 218.4   5.6
Land area (square km) 3,276.53   1,356,366.78
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 704,185 340,920 363,260   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,000 1,870 2,130   108,425 53,525 54,905
North American Indian - single response 6 2,085 945 1,140   65,085 31,690 33,395
Métis - single response 1,445 715 730   27,985 14,300 13,680
Inuit - single response 85 30 55   10,950 5,470 5,480
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 70 35 35   955 450 510
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 310 145 170   3,450 1,615 1,835
Non-Aboriginal identity population 700,180 339,050 361,125   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 704,180 340,920 363,260   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Registered Indian 9 1,880 820 1,060   55,955 27,130 28,825
Not a registered Indian 702,305 340,100 362,200   7,379,945 3,618,845 3,761,100
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,000 1,870 2,130   108,430 53,525 54,900
0 to 4 years 265 130 135   8,680 4,460 4,215
5 to 9 years 255 90 165   9,185 4,560 4,625
10 to 14 years 205 130 65   9,650 5,010 4,640
15 to 19 years 280 140 140   9,590 4,835 4,755
20 to 24 years 370 190 180   8,200 3,980 4,225
25 to 29 years 355 195 160   7,225 3,530 3,700
30 to 34 years 280 125 155   7,205 3,485 3,720
35 to 39 years 280 145 135   7,325 3,510 3,815
40 to 44 years 315 180 135   8,680 4,355 4,325
45 to 49 years 395 155 240   7,910 3,855 4,055
50 to 54 years 240 100 140   6,860 3,375 3,490
55 to 59 years 245 110 135   5,760 2,950 2,810
60 to 64 years 235 75 160   4,155 2,055 2,100
65 to 69 years 70 40 30   2,855 1,385 1,470
70 to 74 years 120 35 85   2,410 1,105 1,305
75 to 79 years 45 10 30   1,485 595 895
80 to 84 years 25 10 20   855 310 545
85 years and over 15 0 10   380 170 205
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 34.9 32.4 36.8   31.1 30.5 31.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 82.1 81.3 82.6   74.6 73.8 75.4
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 3,285 1,520 1,760   80,910 39,490 41,420
Not in a common-law relationship 2,380 1,085 1,300   64,455 31,550 32,905
In a common-law relationship 900 440 465   16,460 7,945 8,515
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 3,285 1,520 1,760   80,910 39,490 41,420
Never legally married (single) 14 1,855 985 875   43,120 22,120 21,000
Legally married (and not separated) 15 820 310 510   24,255 12,065 12,190
Separated, but still legally married 16 90 30 60   1,900 825 1,075
Divorced 17 365 170 200   7,805 3,570 4,235
Widowed 18 145 25 120   3,830 900 2,925
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 2,720   50,455
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 36.6   54.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.2   6.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.3   2.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 6.1   6.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 44.1   26.1
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.3   2.2
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 2.2   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 1,320   25,850
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,395   21,050
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,890   33,440
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 825   17,010
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 1,705   25,740
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 660   15,720
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 355   8,990
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.3   5.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 0.6   4.3
Average number of persons per room 0.4   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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 3,975 1,850 2,120   108,095 53,335 54,760
Spouses 810 305 510   23,895 11,885 12,005
Common-law partners 900 435 465   16,430 7,925 8,505
Lone parents 235 35 200   8,265 1,830 6,435
Children in census families 1,075 600 480   42,875 23,205 19,675
Persons not in census families 950 480 465   16,635 8,500 8,135
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,000 1,870 2,130   108,425 53,525 54,900
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 290 125 165   42,395 21,050 21,340
Knowledge of English only 28 20 10 0   4,935 2,625 2,310
Knowledge of French only 29 2,270 995 1,275   33,180 16,120 17,060
Knowledge of English and French only 30 1,295 690 605   25,765 12,880 12,885
Knowledge of other languages 31 125 50 80   2,155 855 1,300
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 5.9 5.3 6.3   37.1 37.2 37.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 3.5 3.5 3.5   32.6 33.1 32.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 7.3 6.7 7.7   39.1 39.3 38.9
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 3,930 1,820 2,105   106,780 52,670 54,110
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,060 1,420 1,640   91,850 45,685 46,165
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 530 245 290   9,030 4,275 4,755
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 295 140 155   4,990 2,280 2,710
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 40 20 20   805 380 430
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   105 45 60
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,740 1,745 1,995   99,735 49,055 50,680
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,705 775 925   62,460 31,220 31,245
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,065 515 550   22,090 10,690 11,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 855 380 475   12,910 6,010 6,900
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 85 60 30   1,955 975 985
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 20 10 10   315 160 150
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 3,280 1,520 1,760   80,910 39,490 41,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 720 340 380   35,730 17,835 17,895
High school certificate or equivalent 35 665 300 360   13,790 5,890 7,900
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 625 310 310   14,070 8,585 5,480
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 600 270 330   9,790 4,160 5,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 190 95 95   2,575 1,000 1,565
University certificate or degree 480 200 280   4,965 2,020 2,940
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 650 330 320   17,785 8,815 8,975
No certificate, diploma or degree 220 135 80   10,945 5,790 5,160
High school certificate or equivalent 38 190 75 120   3,710 1,640 2,070
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 115 70 45   1,290 770 520
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 85 40 45   1,410 500 910
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   115 40 75
University certificate or degree 30 10 25   310 75 235
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 640 320 320   14,440 7,015 7,420
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 25 0   5,055 2,695 2,360
High school certificate or equivalent 41 130 70 60   2,455 1,085 1,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 120 50 65   2,865 1,695 1,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 170 70 100   2,370 905 1,460
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 25 30   450 155 295
University certificate or degree 135 70 60   1,250 480 765
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,715 765 950   40,695 20,095 20,600
No certificate, diploma or degree 320 140 180   14,685 7,275 7,405
High school certificate or equivalent 44 295 130 165   6,680 2,825 3,860
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 345 165 180   8,935 5,465 3,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 330 155 170   5,550 2,555 2,995
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 120 60 60   1,765 730 1,035
University certificate or degree 305 115 195   3,075 1,250 1,825
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 3,285 1,520 1,760   80,910 39,490 41,420
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,390 640 745   49,520 23,725 25,800
Education 100 20 80   2,125 465 1,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 95 45 45   1,060 535 530
Humanities 95 25 70   1,590 625 970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 245 85 155   2,905 750 2,150
Business, management and public administration 395 125 275   6,180 1,805 4,370
Physical and life sciences and technologies 35 20 15   455 250 205
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 105 85 20   1,130 610 520
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 385 340 40   7,525 6,960 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 50 10 45   1,205 845 355
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 240 40 200   3,485 665 2,815
Personal, protective and transportation services 145 80 65   3,705 2,245 1,465
Other 47 0 0 0   15 0 20
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 3,285 1,520 1,760   80,910 39,490 41,420
In the labour force 49 2,240 1,120 1,125   49,200 25,645 23,555
Employed 50 1,980 990 990   41,525 21,110 20,415
Unemployed 51 260 125 135   7,675 4,535 3,140
Not in the labour force 52 1,040 405 635   31,710 13,845 17,865
Participation rate 53 68.2 73.7 63.9   60.8 64.9 56.9
Employment rate 54 60.3 65.1 56.2   51.3 53.5 49.3
Unemployment rate 55 11.6 11.2 12.0   15.6 17.7 13.3
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 2,135 1,085 1,050   47,015 24,495 22,520
A Management occupations 57 240 140 100   3,200 1,785 1,410
B Business, finance and administration occupations 350 80 275   7,270 1,820 5,450
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 175 120 60   1,680 1,230 450
D Health occupations 185 40 140   2,060 445 1,610
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 140 20 120   4,940 1,210 3,725
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 60 25 35   1,600 715 885
G Sales and service occupations 630 360 270   12,825 5,515 7,310
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 280 235 45   8,590 8,020 575
I Occupations unique to primary industry 20 15 10   2,430 1,990 445
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 55 50 10   2,425 1,760 665
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 2,140 1,085 1,050   47,015 24,495 22,525
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 25 15 15   3,000 2,385 615
Construction 95 85 10   3,205 2,935 270
Manufacturing 180 160 15   4,230 3,130 1,100
Wholesale trade 55 35 15   1,015 660 355
Retail trade 255 140 115   4,645 1,980 2,660
Finance and real estate 60 15 50   1,285 510 775
Health care and social services 315 80 235   6,460 1,375 5,085
Educational services 80 15 65   3,340 950 2,390
Business services 395 225 170   6,485 3,950 2,530
Other services 685 315 370   13,355 6,610 6,745
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,980 990 995   41,525 21,110 20,410
Worked at home 90 40 45   1,925 955 975
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   105 80 25
No fixed workplace address 140 125 20   5,735 4,380 1,355
Worked at usual place 1,750 825 930   33,755 15,700 18,060
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,170 520 650   19,945 8,725 11,225
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 200 105 90   6,500 2,955 3,545
Worked in a different census division (county) 380 195 185   5,680 3,210 2,470
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   1,630 805 820
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
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 1,895 945 945   39,495 20,075 19,420
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,335 730 605   24,225 13,495 10,730
Car, truck, van, as passenger 105 30 75   3,570 1,465 2,110
Public transit 215 90 125   2,925 1,195 1,730
Walked or bicycled 200 75 120   6,895 2,855 4,045
All other modes 35 20 15   1,875 1,075 800
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 2,285 1,140 1,140   52,430 26,985 25,450
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 21,936 25,022 19,745   18,560 21,418 16,019
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 27,689 30,541 24,834   24,776 27,858 21,510
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,020 495 520   21,625 11,385 10,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 35,023 39,307 33,559   33,545 36,923 30,316
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 40,962 43,608 38,444   38,444 41,926 34,570
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 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 3,125 1,445 1,675   75,205 37,080 38,125
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 20,264 25,418 18,670   18,008 20,185 16,843
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 74.0 79.2 68.3   71.4 76.5 65.5
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.3 11.6 19.2   22.0 16.4 28.6
Other money - As a % of total income 10.8 9.3 12.4   6.6 7.1 5.9
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Québec (CMA)   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 2,715   50,455
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 43,195   41,843

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Québec, Quebec (Code421) (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 15, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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