Census of Population

Conjugal status of couple, category

Conjugal status refers to the nature of the relationship between the members of a couple. Specifically, it indicates whether the members of a couple are either legally married to each other or living in a common-law relationship.

Couple refers to two people who usually reside in the same dwelling and are married to each other or living in a common-law relationship.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Conjugal status of couple