Population, Households and Housing Stock
Housing Suitability

Households

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  2. Percentage

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Nova Scotia — Historical Housing Suitability

  Suitable Not Suitable (Crowded) Total
2006 362,705 14,140 376,840
2011 376,025 14,260 390,280
2016 390,450 11,540 401,990
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • Suitable dwellings have enough bedrooms for the size and make-up of resident households.
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)