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Private households by structural type of dwelling, by census metropolitan areas (2001 Census)

2001
 
St. John's Halifax Saint John Saguenay Québec
  number
Total households 64,830 144,435 48,260 62,195 295,105
Total persons in households 170,585 354,710 121,040 152,210 667,960
Average number of persons in household 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3
           
Single-detached house 36,560 75,760 28,210 31,160 123,495
  Total persons in households 106,815 216,320 79,880 89,555 350,190
  Average number of persons in household 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.9 2.8
Apartment, five or more storeys 755 13,095 1,675 885 17,935
  Total persons in households 970 20,365 2,395 1,205 25,245
  Average number of persons in household 1.3 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.4
Movable dwelling 290 3,070 1,525 540 2,145
  Total persons in households 720 7,490 3,905 1,370 4,905
  Average number of persons in household 2.5 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.3
Other dwelling 27,225 52,510 16,850 29,615 151,530
  Total persons in households 62,080 110,535 34,855 60,090 287,620
  Average number of persons in household 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.9
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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