Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Couple family with childrenDictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Couple family with children

Definition

'Couple family with children' refers to a census family that contains a married couple or a couple living common law and at least one child. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. Children may be children by birth, marriage, common-law union or adoption regardless of their age or marital status as long as they live in the dwelling and do not have their own spouse, partner or child living in the dwelling.

Statistical unit(s)

Not applicable

Classification(s)

Not applicable

Reported in

2016 and 2011; 2006, 2001 and 1996 (20% sample); 1991, 1986 and 1981. For availability prior to 1981, refer to Appendix 2.0.

Reported for

Population in private households

Question number(s)

Derived variable: Questions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Responses

Not applicable

Remarks

Not applicable