Census family composition

Part A - Plain language definition:

Classification of census families (a census family is composed of a married couple or a couple living common-law, with or without children, or of a lone parent living with at least one child in the same dwelling) by the number or age group, or both, of children living at home. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. 'Children' in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the classification of census families according to the number and/or age groups of children at home.

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