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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 6,185   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 6,184   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.0   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 2,855   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 2,650   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 149.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 41.42   924,815.43
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 6,115 3,035 3,080   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 600 305 295   196,070 94,855 101,220
North American Indian - single response 6 435 205 225   129,580 63,190 66,390
Métis - single response 145 80 60   59,445 28,590 30,850
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   795 335 460
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   1,655 800 855
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 15 15 0   4,605 1,940 2,660
Non-Aboriginal identity population 5,520 2,730 2,790   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 6,115 3,035 3,085   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
Registered Indian 9 350 150 200   110,545 53,535 57,010
Not a registered Indian 5,760 2,880 2,880   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 600 305 290   196,070 94,855 101,215
0 to 4 years 85 60 25   16,195 8,130 8,065
5 to 9 years 55 30 30   18,005 9,155 8,855
10 to 14 years 80 55 25   21,045 10,960 10,085
15 to 19 years 50 25 20   19,940 10,400 9,545
20 to 24 years 40 10 35   14,875 7,180 7,695
25 to 29 years 45 10 35   12,750 6,110 6,645
30 to 34 years 20 20 0   12,855 6,065 6,785
35 to 39 years 30 20 10   13,945 6,350 7,595
40 to 44 years 25 10 10   15,670 7,175 8,500
45 to 49 years 35 25 20   14,790 6,645 8,140
50 to 54 years 50 15 35   11,635 5,440 6,200
55 to 59 years 35 0 30   8,275 3,895 4,375
60 to 64 years 0 10 0   6,150 2,890 3,260
65 to 69 years 10 10 0   4,135 1,985 2,155
70 to 74 years 10 10 0   2,705 1,220 1,480
75 to 79 years 10 0 0   1,670 740 935
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   835 320 520
85 years and over 0 0 0   585 195 385
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 23.9 16.5 25.8   28.1 26.2 29.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 62.5 54.1 74.1   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 380 165 210   140,825 66,615 74,210
Not in a common-law relationship 330 150 185   116,100 55,255 60,845
In a common-law relationship 45 15 25   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 375 165 210   140,820 66,610 74,210
Never legally married (single) 14 170 80 90   75,915 39,290 36,620
Legally married (and not separated) 15 120 70 55   41,000 18,980 22,025
Separated, but still legally married 16 25 10 15   6,970 2,680 4,290
Divorced 17 15 10 15   11,690 4,465 7,230
Widowed 18 35 10 35   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 270   89,675
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 64.8   54.4
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.4   4.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.4   7.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 3.7   6.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 5.6   19.3
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 11.1   5.3
Number of owned dwellings 22 160   47,010
Number of rented dwellings 23 105   38,725
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 225   61,235
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 40   28,440
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 135   44,815
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 115   28,945
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 20   15,910
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.1   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 5.6   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 600 305 290   195,400 94,460 100,940
Spouses 120 65 55   40,155 18,600 21,550
Common-law partners 45 20 25   24,670 11,330 13,345
Lone parents 40 0 40   15,350 3,075 12,275
Children in census families 230 140 100   81,115 43,265 37,850
Persons not in census families 150 80 70   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 595 305 295   196,075 94,860 101,215
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 20 0 20   18,230 8,740 9,495
Knowledge of English only 28 550 290 255   166,890 81,700 85,190
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   65 30 40
Knowledge of English and French only 30 10 10 0   7,865 3,325 4,540
Knowledge of other languages 31 15 0 15   3,025 1,065 1,955
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 4.2 0.0 10.2   7.4 7.1 7.7
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 0.0 0.0 0.0   2.2 2.2 2.2
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 3.4 0.0 6.8   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 570 305 270   192,765 93,210 99,560
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 350 180 165   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) 125 75 50   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 95 45 50   14,330 6,970 7,360
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 10 0   2,830 1,360 1,470
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 515 250 265   179,870 86,720 93,145
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 195 120 75   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) 205 85 120   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 110 45 65   32,080 15,080 17,005
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   7,395 3,540 3,850
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 375 165 210   140,825 66,615 74,210
No certificate, diploma or degree 165 70 95   54,910 28,220 26,695
High school certificate or equivalent 35 70 25 45   35,680 16,550 19,125
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 50 20   17,615 10,615 7,000
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 30 15 15   20,275 7,135 13,140
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 15   4,825 1,445 3,380
University certificate or degree 20 0 20   7,515 2,650 4,870
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 90 30 60   34,815 17,580 17,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 35 20   19,540 10,260 9,280
High school certificate or equivalent 38 30 0 30   11,020 5,380 5,640
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   1,580 990 590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   1,855 715 1,145
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   470 145 330
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   345 95 250
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 70 30 40   25,610 12,175 13,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 20 25   7,340 3,985 3,350
High school certificate or equivalent 41 15 0 0   7,490 3,625 3,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   3,390 1,945 1,445
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 0 0 0   4,605 1,610 2,990
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   865 330 535
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   1,930 685 1,240
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 190 80 110   70,470 32,400 38,070
No certificate, diploma or degree 45 0 40   22,045 11,370 10,675
High school certificate or equivalent 44 30 20 10   15,935 7,050 8,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 35 15   11,435 6,960 4,470
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 30 15 10   12,970 4,445 8,520
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 0 15   3,210 870 2,335
University certificate or degree 10 0 10   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 375 165 210   140,825 66,615 74,210
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 240 100 140   90,590 44,775 45,820
Education 0 0 0   3,015 695 2,320
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   1,740 740 1,005
Humanities 0 0 0   1,875 680 1,195
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20 0 10   4,600 1,110 3,490
Business, management and public administration 20 0 20   10,425 2,185 8,235
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   580 310 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10 0 0   1,500 685 815
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 40 35 0   10,770 9,970 800
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 10   2,205 1,480 720
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 40 10 25   7,510 1,165 6,345
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 10 0   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 375 165 210   140,820 66,615 74,210
In the labour force 49 210 105 110   91,535 46,320 45,215
Employed 50 180 90 90   77,850 38,880 38,970
Unemployed 51 30 15 20   13,685 7,440 6,245
Not in the labour force 52 165 60 105   49,290 20,295 28,995
Participation rate 53 56.0 63.6 52.4   65.0 69.5 60.9
Employment rate 54 48.0 54.5 42.9   55.3 58.4 52.5
Unemployment rate 55 14.3 14.3 18.2   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 200 105 95   87,720 44,440 43,275
A Management occupations 57 10 0 10   5,515 2,645 2,870
B Business, finance and administration occupations 0 0 0   11,830 2,390 9,440
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   2,885 2,230 655
D Health occupations 15 0 15   2,805 505 2,300
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 10 10 0   7,955 1,885 6,075
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 10   2,315 1,175 1,140
G Sales and service occupations 100 35 60   25,205 8,325 16,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 45 40 0   17,435 15,880 1,555
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 10 0   6,775 5,545 1,230
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 0 0   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 200 100 100   87,720 44,445 43,275
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 15 10 0   7,720 6,220 1,505
Construction 15 15 0   8,660 7,535 1,130
Manufacturing 0 10 0   7,850 6,150 1,695
Wholesale trade 0 10 0   2,065 1,455 610
Retail trade 40 30 15   9,135 3,430 5,705
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   2,530 705 1,825
Health care and social services 25 0 25   8,370 1,280 7,095
Educational services 0 0 10   5,125 1,220 3,905
Business services 10 0 10   12,390 6,980 5,415
Other services 70 25 45   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 180 90 90   77,850 38,875 38,970
Worked at home 15 0 15   4,975 2,190 2,785
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   175 105 70
No fixed workplace address 25 20 10   13,795 10,320 3,470
Worked at usual place 145 70 75   58,900 26,260 32,645
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 105 50 60   32,360 13,230 19,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 10 10 10   22,855 10,995 11,860
Worked in a different census division (county) 25 15 10   3,245 1,770 1,475
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   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
Hope, District municipality   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 60 165 90 75   72,695 36,580 36,115
Car, truck, van, as driver 110 60 45   45,560 22,860 22,705
Car, truck, van, as passenger 25 15 10   9,155 5,095 4,060
Public transit 0 0 0   5,850 2,530 3,325
Walked or bicycled 25 10 15   10,300 4,875 5,420
All other modes 0 0 0   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 195 115 85   91,760 45,545 46,215
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 14,635 20,578 13,242   17,978 21,053 15,362
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 21,985 24,390 18,911   24,836 28,972 20,759
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 75 40 40   35,235 18,520 16,715
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 20,592 38,299 14,014   34,601 39,662 30,533
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 28,723 39,404 18,040   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
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 355 160 195   129,165 61,160 68,005
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 16,481 21,179 14,486   15,836 17,695 14,899
Composition of total income (100%) 66 101 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 56.9 67.6 45.2   77.0 82.3 70.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 35.1 20.5 48.9   17.8 12.5 24.0
Other money - As a % of total income 8.7 10.7 6.7   5.3 5.2 5.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Hope, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 270   89,670
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 37,920   42,059

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Hope, British Columbia (Code5909009) (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 May 7, 2024).