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Household size, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes 2001
  Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total households1 11,562,975 189,045 50,800 360,025 283,825
1-person households 2,976,875 34,060 11,580 89,005 63,585
2-person households 3,772,430 63,650 16,785 125,995 100,745
3-person households 1,875,215 40,220 9,000 62,685 52,800
4-person households 1,843,800 35,345 8,150 55,010 45,820
5-person households 741,525 11,965 3,800 20,210 15,760
6-person or more households 353,135 3,800 1,475 7,120 5,105
Total persons in households 29,522,300 507,245 133,070 895,305 717,540
Average number of persons in household 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.5
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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