Population, Households and Housing Stock
Structure Type

Households

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  2. Percentage

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Nova Scotia — Historical Structure Type

  Single-Detached Semi-Detached Row Duplex Low-Rise Apt. High-Rise Apt. Other Total
2006 253,640 18,990 8,055 11,560 54,795 15,205 14,590 376,840
2011 260,415 19,710 9,725 11,595 56,190 17,765 14,875 390,280
2016 263,460 20,425 10,180 12,355 58,405 21,400 15,770 401,990
2021 272,935 21,545 11,320 12,970 64,580 28,590 16,290 428,225
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • Other dwellings comprise other single-attached houses, mobile homes, and other movable dwellings.
  • Low-rise refers to apartments in buildings with fewer than 5 storeys
  • High-rise refers to apartments in buildings with 5 or more storeys
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)