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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 1,524   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 1,698   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -10.2   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 739   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 679   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 190.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 8.00   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 1,520 745 780   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 65 35 30   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 75 45 35   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 115 60 55   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 80 35 45   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 55 30 20   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 65 35 25   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 65 20 40   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 125 65 60   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 105 45 60   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 100 55 45   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 130 60 70   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 140 60 70   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 110 50 60   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 100 50 50   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 60 30 30   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 50 30 25   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 50 20 20   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 40 10 30   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 45.8 45.2 47.0   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.0 81.2 84.6   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 1,265 605 660   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 1,130 535 590   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 135 65 65   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 1,260 605 660   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 305 165 135   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 680 340 340   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 60 20 40   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 115 55 65   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 105 30 80   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 680   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 86.0   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.7   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.0   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 1.5   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 8.1   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 545   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 130   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 580   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 100   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 16.9   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.9   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.0   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 195,985   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 440   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 330   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 70   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 45   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 45   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 0   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.7   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.9   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.9   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.9   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 0.0   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 55,283   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 63,555   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 48,967   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 19,412   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 19,412   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 48,689   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 56,367   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 43,591   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 19,412   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 19,412   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 675   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 155   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 240   486,040
One-person households 210   460,580
Other household types 28 75   264,105
Average household size 2.2   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 42,279   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 75,444   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,421   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 18,525   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 26,050   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 37,415   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 64,346   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 44,809   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 17,997   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 25,522   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 571   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 632   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 1,510 715 795   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 1,330 615 710   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 50 30 25   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 0 0 0   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 125 65 60   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 1,510 715 795   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 1,380 655 720   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 0 0 0   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 135 60 75   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 0 0 0   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 1,510 715 795   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 1,470 690 775   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 10 10 10   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 25 15 10   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 0 0 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 0 0 0   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 1,510 715 795   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 1,405 655 750   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 100 60 45   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 90 50 40   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 0 0 0   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 10 10 0   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 0 0 0   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 1,510 715 795   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 1,480 690 785   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 305 165 135   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 1,180 530 650   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 30 20 0   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 1,255 585 670   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 115 65 50   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 290 145 150   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 850 375 475   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 1,510 715 795   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,330 640 685   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 60 20 40   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 75 25 50   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 45 30 15   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 1,455 690 765   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 925 445 480   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 210 95 110   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 195 90 105   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 105 50 55   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 20 0 10   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 1,510 715 795   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 75 25 50   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 1,435 690 745   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 1,255 585 670   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 335 210 125   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 385 140 245   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 160 85 70   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 175 65 110   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 0 50   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 145 75 65   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 125 55 65   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 45 15   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 65 15 50   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 0 0 0   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 115 65 50   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 25 0   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 65 20 45   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 10 10 0   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 745 345 395   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 155 90 65   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 190 75 115   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 100 50 45   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 130 60 75   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 0 30   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 140 70 65   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 1,255 585 670   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 720 350 370   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 65 15 45   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 45 30 15   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 25 15 10   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 40 15 25   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 65 15 45   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 10 0   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 0   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 85 75 10   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45 35 10   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 145 10 130   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 0 0 0   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 1,255 585 670   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 720 345 370   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 535 235 295   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 500 210 285   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 35 25 10   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 1,255 590 670   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 790 415 375   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 715 345 370   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 75 65 10   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 465 170 295   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 62.9 70.3 56.0   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 57.0 58.5 55.2   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 9.5 15.7 2.7   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 785 410 375   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 50 35 15   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 90 15 80   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 50 30 20   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 25 10 20   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 55 20 35   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 10 10   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 235 50 185   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 190 175 15   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 55 0   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 30 25 0   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 785 410 375   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 155 135 25   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 80 70 10   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 30 20 15   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 10 10 0   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 115 40 75   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 10 0 10   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 80 10 65   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 60 25 30   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 85 50 35   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 160 40 115   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 1,170 530 645   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 1,160 520 635   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 440 175 265   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 235 75 160   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 885 460 425   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 880 460 420   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 0 0 0   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 0 0 0   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 0 0 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 0 0 0   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 715 345 365   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 70 40 35   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 130 100 25   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 510 205 305   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 460 180 275   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 25 10 15   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 25 15 10   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Nakusp, Village   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 83 640 310 330   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 445 245 200   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 65 30 35   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 0 0 0   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 120 35 85   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 0 0 10   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 1,510 715 795   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 25 20 0   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 0 0 0   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 0 0 0   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 0 0 0   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 10 0 0   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 10 0 0   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 0 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 0 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 0 0 0   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 0 0 0   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 1,485 695 790   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 905 465 440   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 18,383 31,105 14,065   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 355 200 160   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 36,984 51,151 24,597   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Nakusp, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 1,200 565 635   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,464 31,905 17,893   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,600 28,879 16,840   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 68.8 73.1 63.0   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.2 12.4 19.6   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 15.8 14.7 17.4   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 1,495 705 785   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 15.1 11.3 17.8   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 12.0 9.9 13.9   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.3 9.1 25.9   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.3 12.1 25.9   14.9 14.8 14.9

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How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Nakusp, British Columbia (Code5903050) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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