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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
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, CA (Que.) ! 86,075 580 365 160 30 85,495
Parksville, CA (B.C.) ! 26,195 685 385 265 10 25,505
Brockville, CA (Ont.) ! 38,875 675 395 240 0 38,200
Dawson Creek, CA (B.C.) ! 10,930 1,475 465 885 35 9,455
Moose Jaw, CA (Sask.) ! 32,235 1,565 480 1,040 10 30,665
Petawawa, CA (Ont.) ! 14,650 760 485 225 10 13,890
Charlottetown, CA (P.E.I.) ! 57,720 730 490 220 15 56,985
Salmon Arm, CA (B.C.) ! 15,745 930 500 405 10 14,815
Squamish, CA (B.C.) ! 15,190 800 525 215 10 14,395
New Glasgow, CA (N.S.) ! 35,755 670 540 115 0 35,085
   Lloydminster (Saskatchewan part), CA ! 11,055 1,430 540 825 15 9,625
Cranbrook, CA (B.C.) ! 23,820 1,475 550 890 0 22,345
Amos, CA (Que.) ! 17,590 675 560 90 0 16,910
Kitimat, CA (B.C.) ! 8,950 760 590 150 0 8,190
Sherbrooke, CMA (Que.) ! 183,635 1,145 630 370 15 182,495
Moncton, CMA (N.B.) ! 124,055 1,175 665 405 15 122,880
Medicine Hat, CA (Alta.) ! 67,765 2,350 675 1,550 50 65,415
Midland, CA (Ont.) 34,340 3,695 685 2,930 0 30,645
Trois-Rivières, CMA (Que.) ! 138,555 1,205 715 380 15 137,350
Saint John, CMA (N.B.) 120,875 1,255 720 355 60 119,625
St. John's, CMA (N.L.) 179,270 2,015 770 550 280 177,250
Lloydminster, CA (Alta.) ! 26,745 2,220 785 1,345 20 24,530
Guelph, CMA (Ont.) 126,080 1,330 800 390 15 124,755
Kawartha Lakes, CA (Ont.) ! 73,360 1,255 805 425 0 72,110
Wetaskiwin, CA (Alta.) ! 11,275 1,335 815 465 15 9,935
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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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