T18. Families by Presence of Children [15] - Census of Population (SE) - Canadian Census 2011

Data Dictionary:

Canadian Census 2011

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Survey: Canadian Census 2011

Data Source:

Social Explorer; Statistics Canada

Data set: Census of Population (SE)

Table:

T18. Families by Presence of Children [15]

Universe: Families

Table Details

T18.

Families by Presence of Children

Universe: Families

Variable	Label
T016_001	Families:
T016_002	Families without Children at Home
T016_003	Families with Children at Home:
T016_004	Families with Children at Home under 25 Years:
T016_005	Some 18 to 24
T016_006	Some 18 and over and Some 17 Years and under
T016_007	All 17 Years and under:
T016_008	All 0 to 5 Years
T016_009	All 6 to 14 Years
T016_010	All 15 to 17 Years
T016_011	Some 0 to 5 Years and Some 6 to 14 Years
T016_012	Some 0 to 5 Years and Some 15 to 17 Years
T016_013	Some 6 to 14 Years and Some 15 to 17 Years
T016_014	Some 0 to 5 Years
T016_015	Families with Children at Home 25 Years and over

Relevant Documentation:

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary
	Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary -> Introduction to the family universe -> Census family composition

Census family composition

Part A - Short definition

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

Part B - Detailed definition

Refers to the classification of census families (that is, married or common-law couples, with or without children, and lone parents with at least one child) by the number and/or age group of children living at home. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. A couple with children may be further classified as either an intact family or stepfamily, and stepfamilies may, in turn, be classified as simple or complex. Children in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

Additional Information

Censuses

2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971¹

Reported for

Census families in private households

Question nos.

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

Responses

Not applicable

Remarks

In 1971, the concept of 'children' included sons or daughters aged 24 years and younger, and never married. In 1976, the age restriction was removed, and the concept of 'children' was defined as sons or daughters of any age.

Since 2001, the concept of 'children' includes sons or daughters of any age, whether or not they have been married, provided they do not have a married spouse, common-law partner or children living in the household. Grandchildren living in the household with grandparent(s) and no parent(s) present are also considered children in the census family of their grandparent(s).

See Census family for more information on intact families and stepfamilies.

Notes

¹In 1971, published family statistics included families living in private households (including those enumerated outside Canada) and all collective households.