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Section 2 Selected Agriculture-Population variables by various farm operator characteristics

Canada

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Canada Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 327,050 24,770 278,060 4,345 9,775 10,090
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 29,805 7,465 22,000 185 140 15
On farms with one operator 10,310 2,665 7,425 130 85 10
On farms with two or more operators 19,490 4,800 14,575 55 45 15
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 164,110 11,620 143,110 2,775 5,310 1,295
On farms with one operator 65,165 7,565 50,195 2,090 4,240 1,070
On farms with two or more operators 98,945 4,050 92,915 680 1,070 225
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 133,140 5,685 112,955 1,390 4,335 8,780
On farms with one operator 61,555 4,340 46,455 1,115 3,630 6,020
On farms with two or more operators 71,580 1,350 66,505 275 705 2,755
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 346,200 29,905 293,655 4,220 9,420 9,005
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 40,495 10,990 28,905 310 225 60
On farms with one operator 14,575 4,185 9,955 240 135 55
On farms with two or more operators 25,920 6,800 18,950 65 90 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 184,950 12,590 163,040 2,730 5,405 1,185
On farms with one operator 76,510 8,180 60,670 2,250 4,505 905
On farms with two or more operators 108,435 4,405 102,370 475 900 280
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 120,760 6,325 101,705 1,185 3,790 7,760
On farms with one operator 61,375 4,820 46,790 1,015 3,220 5,530
On farms with two or more operators 59,380 1,500 54,920 175 565 2,230

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Newfoundland and Labrador Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 715 50 600 10 30 30
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 50 15 30 0 0 0
On farms with one operator 25 5 20 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 25 10 10 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 385 25 325 10 20 10
On farms with one operator 225 20 170 5 15 10
On farms with two or more operators 155 5 150 0 0 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 275 0 240 0 20 20
On farms with one operator 150 5 110 5 15 20
On farms with two or more operators 125 0 125 0 0 0
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 790 75 635 25 15 35
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 75 25 45 0 0 0
On farms with one operator 40 10 30 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 35 15 15 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 405 30 340 15 15 10
On farms with one operator 280 30 215 10 15 10
On farms with two or more operators 125 5 125 5 0 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 310 10 255 10 0 30
On farms with one operator 190 10 150 10 0 25
On farms with two or more operators 115 0 110 0 0 5

Prince Edward Island

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Prince Edward Island Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 2,330 220 1,925 55 85 55
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 215 55 155 5 0 0
On farms with one operator 55 20 30 5 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 155 40 115 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,210 125 985 30 65 10
On farms with one operator 555 80 390 20 65 10
On farms with two or more operators 655 45 595 5 0 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 910 30 785 15 25 50
On farms with one operator 520 30 415 10 30 40
On farms with two or more operators 390 5 365 15 0 10
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 2,455 310 2,015 35 60 40
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 305 120 185 0 0 0
On farms with one operator 100 30 75 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 210 90 115 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,365 145 1,145 35 40 0
On farms with one operator 730 115 560 30 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 635 35 580 5 20 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 785 45 685 0 20 40
On farms with one operator 475 35 405 0 20 20
On farms with two or more operators 310 10 280 0 0 20

Nova Scotia

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Nova Scotia Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 5,100 345 4,360 65 165 160
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 375 100 275 0 0 0
On farms with one operator 90 25 60 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 285 70 210 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,415 155 2,135 40 75 5
On farms with one operator 1,230 130 1,000 30 70 10
On farms with two or more operators 1,180 30 1,135 0 10 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 2,315 90 1,960 25 90 150
On farms with one operator 1,275 65 1,015 20 80 85
On farms with two or more operators 1,045 15 950 5 5 60
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 5,070 470 4,265 110 80 140
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 490 160 315 10 0 0
On farms with one operator 220 90 125 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 265 70 185 5 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,665 210 2,300 90 45 20
On farms with one operator 1,370 160 1,075 75 40 20
On farms with two or more operators 1,295 50 1,225 15 5 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,920 95 1,650 10 40 120
On farms with one operator 1,230 85 1,000 10 40 90
On farms with two or more operators 690 10 650 0 0 30

New Brunswick

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
New Brunswick Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 3,695 215 3,170 65 110 130
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 245 60 175 0 5 0
On farms with one operator 95 20 65 5 5 0
On farms with two or more operators 150 40 120 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 1,840 85 1,645 55 55 5
On farms with one operator 930 50 805 45 40 5
On farms with two or more operators 915 40 850 10 10 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,605 65 1,345 10 60 130
On farms with one operator 895 65 730 15 35 50
On farms with two or more operators 710 0 605 0 20 80
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 3,900 325 3,310 60 115 95
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 320 80 235 5 0 0
On farms with one operator 155 40 110 5 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 165 45 115 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 2,135 165 1,840 40 75 10
On farms with one operator 1,115 135 870 25 70 10
On farms with two or more operators 1,025 30 970 15 5 0
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 1,440 70 1,235 10 40 85
On farms with one operator 925 55 755 15 40 70
On farms with two or more operators 515 20 480 0 5 15

Quebec

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Quebec Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 45,470 4,400 38,080 410 1,570 1,010
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,095 1,260 3,795 10 30 10
On farms with one operator 1,480 375 1,080 5 15 10
On farms with two or more operators 3,615 875 2,710 5 15 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 25,630 2,440 21,820 275 935 165
On farms with one operator 9,155 1,500 6,640 190 700 135
On farms with two or more operators 16,475 945 15,180 85 230 30
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 14,740 705 12,470 125 605 830
On farms with one operator 6,840 540 5,190 110 490 505
On farms with two or more operators 7,895 160 7,275 20 115 330
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married
including common law)3		 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 47,380 4,765 39,920 450 1,335 915
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,620 1,850 4,705 25 35 10
On farms with one operator 1,625 490 1,095 15 20 5
On farms with two or more operators 4,995 1,355 3,610 15 15 5
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,455 2,290 24,790 310 875 195
On farms with one operator 10,560 1,345 8,185 220 680 135
On farms with two or more operators 17,895 945 16,610 90 195 60
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 12,305 625 10,420 110 425 710
On farms with one operator 6,355 455 5,025 90 320 470
On farms with two or more operators 5,945 170 5,400 25 105 245

Ontario

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Ontario Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 82,405 5,725 70,675 1,230 2,070 2,710
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 7,045 1,780 5,230 25 15 10
On farms with one operator 2,150 525 1,620 15 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 4,890 1,255 3,615 10 15 10
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,270 2,490 35,540 820 1,110 325
On farms with one operator 15,115 1,480 11,950 635 795 255
On farms with two or more operators 25,165 1,010 23,585 185 310 75
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 35,090 1,465 29,915 390 945 2,380
On farms with one operator 16,045 1,070 12,270 305 800 1,610
On farms with two or more operators 19,040 395 17,645 90 150 765
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 85,020 6,325 73,180 1,080 1,980 2,455
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 9,165 2,350 6,700 60 45 10
On farms with one operator 2,945 670 2,190 45 40 10
On farms with two or more operators 6,220 1,685 4,510 15 5 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 43,905 2,520 39,330 655 1,140 260
On farms with one operator 17,450 1,400 14,380 525 940 205
On farms with two or more operators 26,450 1,120 24,950 135 195 55
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 31,950 1,450 27,155 365 795 2,190
On farms with one operator 15,450 990 12,020 315 645 1,480
On farms with two or more operators 16,500 460 15,130 45 150 710

Manitoba

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Manitoba Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 26,620 2,370 22,530 395 610 720
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,895 800 2,065 25 15 0
On farms with one operator 1,075 315 720 20 15 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,825 480 1,340 0 0 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 13,325 1,075 11,565 210 370 100
On farms with one operator 5,945 700 4,660 180 325 85
On farms with two or more operators 7,375 380 6,900 35 40 15
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 10,405 495 8,905 155 225 615
On farms with one operator 4,820 375 3,705 130 190 430
On farms with two or more operators 5,575 120 5,205 30 35 180
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 28,795 3,145 24,020 310 710 610
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 3,960 1,090 2,810 35 25 0
On farms with one operator 1,580 445 1,090 30 20 0
On farms with two or more operators 2,375 645 1,715 5 5 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 15,470 1,380 13,405 215 380 95
On farms with one operator 7,120 880 5,660 210 305 65
On farms with two or more operators 8,350 495 7,745 15 70 30
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 9,370 675 7,805 60 310 510
On farms with one operator 4,890 500 3,730 55 280 335
On farms with two or more operators 4,475 175 4,080 5 30 180

Saskatchewan

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Saskatchewan Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 59,185 5,405 49,400 790 1,650 1,935
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 5,835 1,655 4,100 45 30 0
On farms with one operator 2,815 810 1,930 40 30 0
On farms with two or more operators 3,020 840 2,170 5 5 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 28,540 2,340 24,440 515 950 285
On farms with one operator 13,825 1,770 10,620 420 780 245
On farms with two or more operators 14,710 570 13,825 105 170 45
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,810 1,400 20,860 230 665 1,650
On farms with one operator 13,155 1,085 10,010 190 580 1,290
On farms with two or more operators 11,660 310 10,850 40 85 365
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 66,200 7,065 54,700 855 1,600 1,980
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,095 2,570 5,400 70 45 10
On farms with one operator 4,140 1,445 2,610 70 10 5
On farms with two or more operators 3,955 1,120 2,795 5 35 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 33,970 2,765 29,495 525 945 240
On farms with one operator 16,655 2,030 13,140 460 840 180
On farms with two or more operators 17,315 735 16,360 60 100 55
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 24,140 1,740 19,795 265 615 1,735
On farms with one operator 14,280 1,400 10,805 240 540 1,300
On farms with two or more operators 9,860 340 8,990 25 75 430

Alberta

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Alberta Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 71,660 4,590 61,565 850 2,280 2,370
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 6,285 1,290 4,900 65 30 0
On farms with one operator 2,065 465 1,540 35 30 0
On farms with two or more operators 4,225 825 3,360 25 5 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 35,920 2,215 31,680 505 1,225 295
On farms with one operator 13,340 1,475 10,215 345 1,055 255
On farms with two or more operators 22,580 735 21,470 160 170 40
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 29,455 1,090 24,985 290 1,025 2,070
On farms with one operator 12,720 860 9,460 225 835 1,355
On farms with two or more operators 16,730 225 15,525 70 195 720
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 76,265 5,620 65,485 765 2,480 1,915
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 8,945 2,075 6,700 70 70 25
On farms with one operator 3,070 810 2,130 55 45 30
On farms with two or more operators 5,875 1,260 4,570 15 25 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 40,380 2,290 36,005 470 1,355 260
On farms with one operator 15,875 1,540 12,550 420 1,150 215
On farms with two or more operators 24,505 745 23,455 50 210 50
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 26,940 1,265 22,780 230 1,055 1,625
On farms with one operator 12,985 1,080 9,540 180 930 1,260
On farms with two or more operators 13,955 180 13,240 45 120 365

British Columbia

Table 2.1-2
Selected Agriculture–Population variables by various farm operator characteristics – Marital status by the farm operator’s age for total operators, operators on farms with one operator and operators on farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
British Columbia Marital status
All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
2006 number of farm operators
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
  1. This is a count of distinct operators; hence, operators of two or more separate farms were included only once in the total. The data for the variable "total number of farm operators" in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  2. The data for the age variables in this table are derived from Agriculture-Population Linkage 20% sample data, which have been used to derive estimates for the entire population. These data will differ from corresponding data in the Farm Data and Farm Operator Data release tables, which were based on data collected for all farms.
  3. This category includes married couples (husband or wife) and couples living common law (may be of opposite or same sex).
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total1 29,870 1,455 25,755 465 1,200 985
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 1,765 465 1,285 10 10 5
On farms with one operator 460 100 365 0 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,305 365 915 5 10 10
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 14,570 655 12,980 310 525 95
On farms with one operator 4,835 375 3,750 225 405 75
On farms with two or more operators 9,735 285 9,230 95 115 20
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 13,535 340 11,500 145 670 880
On farms with one operator 5,130 240 3,555 120 580 635
On farms with two or more operators 8,405 110 7,945 20 90 245
2001 All categories Never married (single) Married (including common law)3 Separated Divorced Widowed
number of farm operators
Total1 30,330 1,815 26,130 525 1,045 815
Operators under 35 years2  
Total 2,525 670 1,820 25 5 0
On farms with one operator 700 165 505 25 0 0
On farms with two or more operators 1,830 505 1,310 0 10 0
Operators 35 to 54 years2  
Total 16,200 795 14,390 370 550 95
On farms with one operator 5,370 540 4,035 280 450 65
On farms with two or more operators 10,830 255 10,355 90 100 30
Operators 55 years and over2  
Total 11,605 350 9,920 130 490 715
On farms with one operator 4,585 220 3,365 105 415 485
On farms with two or more operators 7,015 125 6,560 25 75 225
Date Modified: 2008-12-02

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