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Population in private households, showing living arrangements, by provinces and territories (1996 Census)

Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
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Total population in private households 28,390,685 545,825 131,800 896,600 727,360
Total persons in family households 24,630,340 505,870 116,770 785,940 646,105
  Spouses, common-law partners or lone parents 14,538,220 291,020 66,550 468,245 385,035
  Never-married sons and/or daughters in families with two parents present 7,605,270 167,725 38,885 232,815 197,635
  Never-married sons and/or daughters in families with one parent present 1,764,480 30,760 8,215 60,855 43,680
  Non-family persons living with relatives 482,090 12,520 2,120 16,785 12,915
  Non-family persons living with non-relatives 240,280 3,840 1,000 7,245 6,835
Total persons in non-family households 3,760,340 39,950 15,030 110,655 81,255
  Living with relatives 360,555 5,480 2,050 12,685 9,760
  Living with one or more non-relatives 777,605 7,500 2,650 21,555 17,020
  Living alone 2,622,180 26,970 10,330 76,415 54,480
Source: Statistics Canada (1996 Census) Nation tables.
Last modified: 2005-01-04.

For additional statistical information on families and households, 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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