Household

Concept: Household

Definition:

The concept of Household applies to a person or group of person who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada or abroad. The dwelling may be either a collective dwelling or a private dwelling. The household may consist of a family group such as a census family, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons or of a person living alone. Household members who are temporarily absent reference day (e.g., temporary residents elsewhere) are considered part of their usual household.

The household universe is divided into two sub-universes on the basis of whether or not the household is occupying a collective dwelling or a private dwelling. The former is identified as a collective household while the latter is a private household.

Variables:

• Household size
• Type of household

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Variable: Household Size

Definition:

Number of persons per household (household size) refers to the number of persons residing in private households. Collective households and households outside Canada are not included.

Standard Classifications:

• Household Size

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Variable: Type of Household

Definition:

Type of household refers to the types of groupings of persons and living arrangements found in private households.

Standard Classifications:

• Type of Household

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