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Data Dictionary: Census 2000 on 2010 Geographies
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau & Social Explorer
Table: P17. Average Household Size [1]
Universe: Households
Table Details
P17. Average Household Size
Universe: Households
Variable Label
RC2000SF1_005_P017001
Average Household Size
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 1: Technical Documentation, 2001.
  Summary File 1 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Household Type and Relationship -> Household -> Average household size
Average household size
A measure obtained by dividing the number of people in households by the number of households (or householders). In cases where household members are tabulated by race or Hispanic origin, household members are classified by the race or Hispanic origin of the householder rather than the race or Hispanic origin of each individual.