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Private households by structural type of dwelling, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes 2001
  Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total households 11,562,975 189,040 50,795 360,020 283,820
Total persons in households 29,522,305 507,245 133,070 895,310 717,535
Average number of persons in household 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.5
           
Single-detached house 6,615,365 142,330 36,895 246,440 206,765
  Total persons in households 19,046,200 400,415 105,040 666,615 561,710
  Average number of persons in household 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7
Apartment, five or more storeys 1,050,195 945 30 13,370 3,525
  Total persons in households 1,934,735 1,250 40 20,745 4,805
  Average number of persons in household 1.8 1.3 1.2 1.6 1.4
Movable dwelling 157,560 1,350 2,225 13,345 10,565
  Total persons in households 364,645 3,450 5,320 31,890 25,840
  Average number of persons in household 2.3 2.6 2.4 2.4 2.4
Other dwelling 3,739,855 44,415 11,650 86,875 62,960
  Total persons in households 8,176,725 102,130 22,665 176,065 125,180
  Average number of persons in household 2.2 2.3 1.9 2.0 2.0
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified : 2005-01-18.

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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