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Private households by structural type of dwelling, by census metropolitan areas (1996 Census)
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St. John's |
Halifax |
Saint John |
Saguenay |
Québec |
|
number |
Total households |
60,295 |
127,485 |
47,055 |
59,935 |
275,935 |
Total persons in households |
171,425 |
327,885 |
123,805 |
157,845 |
658,140 |
Average number of persons in household |
2.8 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.4 |
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Single-detached house |
32,440 |
63,465 |
26,975 |
29,025 |
114,665 |
Total persons in households |
101,950 |
189,550 |
80,350 |
90,880 |
345,775 |
Average number of persons in household |
3.1 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.1 |
3.0 |
Apartment, five or more storeys |
585 |
11,115 |
1,740 |
935 |
16,610 |
Total persons in households |
810 |
17,540 |
2,625 |
1,170 |
24,185 |
Average number of persons in household |
1.4 |
1.6 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
1.5 |
Movable dwelling |
300 |
3,905 |
1,555 |
375 |
1,590 |
Total persons in households |
855 |
10,180 |
4,205 |
960 |
3,940 |
Average number of persons in household |
2.8 |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
2.5 |
Other dwelling |
26,970 |
49,010 |
16,780 |
29,600 |
143,065 |
Total persons in households |
67,805 |
110,610 |
36,625 |
64,835 |
284,240 |
Average number of persons in household |
2.5 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.0 |
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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