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Household size, by census metropolitan areas (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes 2001
 
St. John's
Halifax
Saint John
Saguenay
Québec
  number
Total households1 64,830 144,435 48,265 62,200 295,105
1-person households 13,580 37,530 11,945 16,230 95,410
2-person households 20,855 49,585 16,370 20,835 98,550
3-person households 13,075 24,880 8,430 11,285 47,160
4-person households 12,035 22,145 7,660 9,790 39,655
5-person households 4,080 7,690 2,960 3,205 11,390
6-or-more person households 1,210 2,600 900 855 2,940
Total persons in households 170,595 354,710 121,025 152,215 667,960
Average number of persons in household 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3
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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