Counting homes in territory

[Shirley]

Can anyone tell me how many persons should you count as an average per household in a territory? Also, if you have a reply, where did you get your information.

 

[Evacuated]

There is no easy answer to this. It depends entirely on where you are located (a fact you do not provide). Average household numbers vary greatly depending on statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it (demographics). For example there may be an average household count in an area based on overall figures, but this number will vary greatly on a local level depending on average age, income distribution, ethnic origin, property type etc. 

This will always be a "guesstimate" at best. It will also depend on how organised administratively the area is in which your territory falls. 

Figures are often available from central and/or local authorities in developed countries. One method, is to get the population of an area and divide by the number of households. Some local authorities will have a record of how many domestic tax bills they send out which is useful if they bill households rather than individuals. Census records will give a population count. Land registry records and registers of electors can be useful although not exhaustive.

Just searching your area on Google with phrases like "population of..." and "number of households in..." etc will give many results, but they will never be completely accurate as there is always a delay in publishing, not everyone provides data etc. You will then see just how variable the information is. Take a look at this website for example: https://suburbanstats.org/

 However, bear in mind that congregation territory boundaries do not necessarily follow those of the civil authorities, so the best persons to ask would be your local service overseer and the pioneers in your congregation.