Estimates of the number of census families

Estimates of the number of census families as of July 1, 2009, for Canada, the provinces and territories are now available.

Note: Except for the territories, estimates are distributed by structure of family (husband-wife or lone-parent), size, age group of children, age group of husband and wife for husband-wife families as well as age group and sex of parent in lone-parent families. These estimates are based on the 2006 Census counts adjusted for census net undercoverage.

Available on CANSIM: table 051-0003.

Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 3606.

For more information, to obtain additional data, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Client Services (toll-free 1-866-767-5611; 613-951-2320; fax: 613-951-2307; demography@statcan.gc.ca), Demography Division.