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Aboriginal identity population by age groups, median age and sex, 2006 counts for both sexes, for Canada and census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations - 20% sample data

Where do Aboriginal people live? Aboriginal people live in different areas across Canada. The data are presented for First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples for geographical locations including Canada, the provinces, the territories, the census metropolitan areas, and communities. The tables also present data by age groups and sex, along with median age.

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Geographic name Total population Aboriginal identity population1 North American Indian Métis Inuit Non-aboriginal identity population
Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest Sort highest to lowest Sort lowest to highest
Canada ! 31,241,030 1,172,785 698,025 389,780 50,480 30,068,240
Edmundston, CA (N.B.) 21,075 445 185 230 0 20,635
Petawawa, CA (Ont.) ! 14,650 760 485 225 10 13,890
Norfolk, CA (Ont.) ! 61,860 1,155 890 220 0 60,705
Fredericton, CA (N.B.) 85,070 2,375 1,995 220 40 82,695
Charlottetown, CA (P.E.I.) ! 57,720 730 490 220 15 56,985
Squamish, CA (B.C.) ! 15,190 800 525 215 10 14,395
Swift Current, CA (Sask.) ! 16,305 290 80 205 0 16,020
Truro, CA (N.S.) ! 44,580 1,250 1,015 190 0 43,330
Cape Breton, CA (N.S.) ! 104,660 4,675 4,340 190 45 99,985
Prince Rupert, CA (B.C.) ! 13,275 4,660 4,195 190 0 8,615
Leamington, CA (Ont.) ! 48,775 490 265 185 0 48,285
Shawinigan, CA (Que.) ! 54,725 330 140 160 0 54,400
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, CA (Que.) ! 86,075 580 365 160 30 85,495
Miramichi, CA (N.B.) ! 24,445 1,300 1,080 155 10 23,145
Rimouski, CA (Que.) ! 45,870 325 145 150 0 45,545
Kitimat, CA (B.C.) ! 8,950 760 590 150 0 8,190
Powell River, CA (B.C.) ! 16,270 500 320 150 30 15,770
Bathurst, CA (N.B.) ! 30,935 440 220 145 15 30,495
Joliette, CA (Que.) ! 42,520 485 320 135 0 42,030
Drummondville, CA (Que.) ! 76,400 395 210 130 10 76,005
Woodstock, CA (Ont.) ! 34,780 380 235 115 0 34,395
New Glasgow, CA (N.S.) ! 35,755 670 540 115 0 35,085
Campbellton, CA (N.B.) ! 17,410 1,705 1,540 110 0 15,705
Granby, CA (Que.) ! 66,800 275 120 105 0 66,525
Stratford, CA (Ont.) ! 30,030 285 180 105 0 29,740
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1. The total Aboriginal identity population includes the Aboriginal groups (North American Indian, Métis and Inuit), multiple Aboriginal responses and Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere.

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Date Modified: 2010-10-06

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