Statistical Area Classification Data from the 2011 National Household Survey

A 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) customization presents information for Statistical Area Classification Areas, including Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), Census Agglomerations (CAs), and Metropolitan Influence Zones (MIZs). The dataset includes custom subtotals and Global Non-Response Rates for all presented geographies. It is provided by the Government of Alberta and was last updated on the platform in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze demographic patterns across different Statistical Area Classification (SAC) types based on the National Household Survey data.
• Assess data quality for geographic areas based on the included Global Non-Response Rates.
• Compare population characteristics between Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and other SAC categories.
• Generate custom subtotals for specific regional analyses based on the described data structure.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from Statistics Canada's authoritative 2011 National Household Survey.
• Includes Global Non-Response Rates, which provide a measure of data quality for each geography.
• Covers multiple geographic classification levels (CMA, CA, MIZ).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is from the 2011 survey; more recent population data may be available.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada, National Household Survey (NHS), customized by the Government of Alberta.

Collection Method

Customization of official census survey data.

Time Range

2011

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:37:31.124992; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canada, with a focus on Statistical Area Classification Areas (CMA, CA, MIZ).