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Living arrangements of seniors - Special Report (Census 2011)

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Families, households and marital status, Structural type of dwelling and collectives, 2011 Census of Population.

The 2011 Census of Population counted nearly 5 million (4,945,000) seniors aged 65 and over in Canada. Of these individuals, 92.1% lived in private households or dwellings (as part of couples, alone or with others) while 7.9% lived in collective dwellings, such as residences for senior citizens or health care and related facilities. These proportions were relatively unchanged from 2001 when 92.6% of the senior population lived in private households and 7.4% lived in collective dwellings.

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    Aug 02, 2019

  • Subject Area
    • Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
    • Housing
    • Home Support
    • Caregiving & Caregiver Support
  • Audience
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
    • Government
    • Health Authorities
    • Funders
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Academics
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