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Population in private households, showing living arrangements, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes 2001
  Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
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Total population in private households 29,522,300 507,245 133,070 895,310 717,540
Persons in family households 25,586,660 463,185 118,110 777,715 633,475
  Spouses, common-law partners or lone parents 15,430,855 285,715 70,545 481,680 395,595
  Children in census families 9,582,615 167,590 45,565 279,785 224,885
  Non-family persons living with relatives1 332,085 6,545 1,185 9,585 7,435
  Non-family persons living with non-relatives only2 241,105 3,340 815 6,660 5,560
Persons in non-family households 3,935,640 44,055 14,960 117,595 84,065
  Living with relatives1 222,390 3,195 1,005 6,460 5,340
  Living with non-relatives only 736,375 6,805 2,370 22,125 15,140
  Living alone 2,976,880 34,060 11,580 89,005 63,585
1. Non-relatives may be present.
2. These non-relatives must include a census family.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2005-01-04.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

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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