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Private households by structural type of dwelling, by provinces and territories (1996 Census)

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total households 10,820,050 185,495 47,960 342,590 271,155
Total persons in households 28,390,685 545,825 131,800 896,600 727,360
Average number of persons in household 2.6 2.9 2.7 2.6 2.7
           
Single-detached house 6,120,380 137,365 34,705 233,085 193,980
  Total persons in households 18,215,110 424,330 104,305 663,305 560,800
  Average number of persons in household 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.9
Apartment, five or more storeys 979,470 780 85 11,475 3,735
  Total persons in households 1,790,055 1,130 115 18,000 5,470
  Average number of persons in household 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.6 1.5
Movable dwelling 160,370 1,625 2,175 13,465 12,115
  Total persons in households 392,500 4,585 5,325 33,690 30,670
  Average number of persons in household 2.4 2.8 2.5 2.5 2.5
Other dwelling 3,559,830 45,730 11,000 84,570 61,325
  Total persons in households 7,993,015 115,775 22,060 181,600 130,420
  Average number of persons in household 2.2 2.5 2.0 2.1 2.1
Source: Statistics Canada (1996 Census) Nation tables.
Last modified : 2005-01-18.

For additional statistical information on 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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