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Family Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Census Family | A census family is composed of a married couple, or common-law couple, with or without children, or a lone parent living with at least one child in the same dwelling |
| Can a census family be same sex or opposite sex | A couple can be of the opposite sex or of the same sex |
| Census Population in canada | 40 million Canadians 15 million households – a large increase since 2016 10 million census families in Canada Married couples made 65% of the total 19% were common-law 16% one-parent families |
| Persons not in census familie | Persons not in census families include persons living alone or individuals living with other relatives or non-relatives |
| Non-Census Families | In 2021, 35% of all households did not live in a census family Lived alone Lived with non-relatives Lived with other relatives |
| Census Family Size | Over the last century, the average census family has decreased in size: From 4 persons in 1931 To 3 in 2021 Likely to create a strong demand for condos and apartments |
| Family Life Persists | Cohabiting couples with children, lone parents with children and legally married couples with children make up large portion of all Canadian households Married couples continue in large numbers |
| The Nuclear Family 2021 | Little increase in households with children The number of empty-nest households and one-person households continue to increase |