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Family structure, by census metropolitan areas (1991 and 1996 Censuses)

Definitions and notes St. John's Halifax Saint John Saguenay Québec
  number
1996
Total families 47,590 91,015 34,555 45,075 182,770
Total husband-wife families 39,595 76,505 28,725 38,325 153,290
  Families of married couples 35,505 67,105 25,915 30,180 111,645
  Families of common-law couples 4,090 9,400 2,815 8,150 41,640
Total lone-parent families 7,995 14,510 5,825 6,750 29,485
  Male parent 1,010 1,785 770 1,370 5,585
  Female parent 6,980 12,725 5,055 5,380 23,895
1991
Total families 44,605 85,930 33,925 44,875 174,570
Total husband-wife families 37,865 73,940 28,545 38,865 148,640
  Families of married couples 34,775 65,960 26,245 32,935 117,765
  Families of common-law couples 3,085 7,980 2,295 5,930 30,875
Total lone-parent families 6,740 11,990 5,380 6,010 25,930
  Male parent 960 1,765 845 960 4,660
  Female parent 5,780 10,230 4,540 5,050 21,265
Source: Statistics Canada (1996 Census) Nation tables.
Last modified: 2004-12-31.

For additional statistical information on families, consult the 1996 Census Nation tables.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation .


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