In Drayton Valley the majority of the common law population have no children living at home. This accounts for about 55.41% of the common law population. Couples with 1 child at home account for 20.27% of the common law couple population in Drayton Valley. Couples with 2 children at home account for 14.86% of the common law couple population in Drayton Valley. Couples with 3 or more children at home account for 9.46% of the common law couple population in Drayton Valley.
Common-law marriage, also known as sui juris marriage, is a legal framework in a limited number of jurisdictions where a couple is legally considered married, without that couple having formally registered their relation as a civil or religious marriage.
| Statistic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| no children | 55.41 % |
| 1 child | 20.27 % |
| 2 children | 14.86 % |
| 3 or more children | 9.46 % |