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Canada Population and Housing Census 1971

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General Info
Geography 
Canada (CAN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
06/1971 - 06/1971
Data type
Census:
  • De jure
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. The 1971 Canada de jure census collected data through face-to-face interviews and self-enumeration on housing, household demographics, employment, income, household expenditures, education, migration, and fertility. The census day was June 1, 1971.