Households
Household size
About this topic
Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.
This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.
Interpretation notes
- This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
- Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.
Key insight
In 2021, two-person households was the most common household size among households in Scottsdale, accounting for 38.2% (379 households). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (40.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 135 households and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Scottsdale - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Scottsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scottsdale, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
332
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
332
33.5%
+6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
379
% of total
38.2%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
379
38.2%
-9.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
118
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
118
11.9%
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
94
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
94
9.5%
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
43
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
43
4.3%
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
26
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
26
2.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+135
+6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+36
-9.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+45
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+27
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+13
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+26
+2.6pp
Data table
Household size for Scottsdale. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 332 | 33.5% | 31.6% | 197 | 27.5% | 32.7% | +135 | +6.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 379 | 38.2% | 40.9% | 343 | 47.9% | 39.5% | +36 | -9.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 118 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 73 | 10.2% | 10.4% | +45 | +1.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 94 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 67 | 9.4% | 10.9% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 43 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 30 | 4.2% | 4.3% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 26 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% | +26 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 991 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +275 | 0.0pp |