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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: T8. Median Age by Sex [3]
Universe: Median Age
Table Details
T8. Median Age by Sex
Universe: Median Age
Variable Label
T015_001
Median Age:
T015_002
Male
T015_003
Female
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 population universe -> Demography -> Age
Age
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Additional Information
Censuses
2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
Total population
Question no.
Derived variable: Question 3
Responses
Range of values: single years 0 to 110
Remarks
For more information, see Date of birth.

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 population universe -> Demography -> Marital status -> Sex
Sex
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to whether the person is male or female.

Additional Information
Censuses
2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
Total population
Question no.
Direct variable: Question 2
Responses
Male; Female