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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Income in 2010 (34), Age Groups (10B), Sex (3) and Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (11) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details income in 2010 , age groups , sex and highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Charlottetown
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 27.7 %
Income in 2010 (34)	Highest certificate, diploma or degree (11)
Income in 2010 (34)	Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 2	No certificate, diploma or degree	High school diploma or equivalent^Footnote 3	Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 4	Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level	Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma^Footnote 5	College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma	University certificate or diploma below bachelor level^Footnote 6	University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above	Bachelor's degree	University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level^Footnote 7
Total - Total income in 2010^{Footnote 8}	52,505	8,175	13,005	31,325	18,925	4,840	11,745	2,340	12,395	8,350	4,045
Without income	1,845	1,160	270	410	240	100	90	60	165	115	50
With income	50,660	7,015	12,730	30,915	18,685	4,745	11,655	2,285	12,230	8,235	3,995
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	4,320	1,490	1,240	1,595	925	280	500	140	670	500	170
$5,000 to $9,999	4,030	780	1,695	1,555	970	210	665	95	590	475	115
$10,000 to $14,999	4,650	885	1,665	2,095	1,400	250	995	150	695	545	150
$15,000 to $19,999	4,625	1,005	1,510	2,115	1,660	425	1,100	140	455	320	140
$20,000 to $29,999	7,795	1,220	2,595	3,990	2,805	840	1,715	255	1,185	925	260
$30,000 to $39,999	7,125	700	1,685	4,740	3,490	950	2,165	380	1,250	965	280
$40,000 to $49,999	5,580	410	985	4,180	2,925	720	1,905	295	1,265	940	320
$50,000 to $59,999	4,350	370	630	3,350	1,755	440	930	380	1,595	1,085	510
$60,000 to $79,999	4,655	85	440	4,135	1,815	440	1,105	265	2,315	1,375	940
$80,000 to $99,999	1,630	50	115	1,470	420	80	280	55	1,045	625	420
$100,000 and over	1,895	35	170	1,700	525	110	295	125	1,165	495	675
$100,000 to $124,999	975	0	125	840	330	60	225	50	510	240	270
$125,000 and over	925	25	40	855	195	50	70	75	660	250	405
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	29,826	16,744	20,911	38,364	34,681	33,807	34,140	39,755	50,001	44,479	60,318
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	36,955	21,236	25,544	45,224	38,382	38,231	36,989	45,804	55,676	50,145	67,090
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	52,505	8,180	13,005	31,325	18,925	4,840	11,745	2,345	12,395	8,355	4,040
Without after-tax income	1,865	1,165	285	420	250	100	90	60	175	120	55
With after-tax income	50,640	7,020	12,720	30,900	18,680	4,745	11,655	2,285	12,225	8,240	3,985
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	4,490	1,490	1,270	1,730	1,000	290	545	165	730	530	200
$5,000 to $9,999	4,195	795	1,720	1,685	1,105	220	780	105	580	485	95
$10,000 to $14,999	4,840	895	1,755	2,190	1,455	275	1,040	135	740	595	145
$15,000 to $19,999	5,355	1,160	1,905	2,290	1,795	490	1,140	165	490	315	180
$20,000 to $29,999	9,505	1,290	2,875	5,350	3,850	1,150	2,410	295	1,500	1,190	310
$30,000 to $39,999	8,645	805	1,625	6,220	4,610	1,215	2,860	530	1,610	1,200	410
$40,000 to $49,999	5,645	440	915	4,295	2,255	495	1,350	410	2,035	1,425	610
$50,000 to $59,999	3,625	55	265	3,315	1,375	335	770	270	1,935	1,210	730
$60,000 to $79,999	2,880	75	270	2,535	885	200	580	100	1,650	885	760
$80,000 to $99,999	795	0	90	700	170	15	120	40	525	200	325
$100,000 and over	655	0	35	605	175	55	50	65	425	200	225
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	26,598	16,153	19,306	33,428	30,293	29,373	29,733	34,192	42,258	37,836	50,930
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	30,795	18,777	22,278	37,029	32,053	31,992	31,024	37,423	44,635	40,838	52,485

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 2

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

'High school diploma or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 4

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes 'apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas,' 'college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas' and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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Footnote 5

'Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma' includes Registered Apprenticeship certificates (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) and other trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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Footnote 6

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' was over-reported in the NHS. This category likely includes some responses that are actually college certificates or diplomas, bachelor's degrees or other types of education (e.g., university transfer programs, bachelor's programs completed in other countries, incomplete bachelor's programs, non-university professional designations). We recommend users interpret the results for the 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' category with caution.

For any other comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 7

'University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level' includes the categories 'University certificate or diploma above bachelor level,' 'Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry,' 'Master's degree' and 'Earned doctorate.'

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Footnote 8

Total income - Total income refers to monetary receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during calendar year 2010. It includes employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities); income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, employment insurance, old age security pension, Canada or Quebec pension plan benefits and disability income; income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and RRIFs; income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, GICs and mutual funds; and other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships. The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. It excludes one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump sum insurance settlements, capital gains and RRSP withdrawals. Capital gains are excluded because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are less likely to be fully spent in the period in which they are received, unlike income that is regular and recurring. Also excluded are employer's contributions to registered pension plans, Canada and Quebec pension plans, and employment insurance. Finally, voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter, and goods produced for own consumption are excluded from this total income definition.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males 45 to 54 years of age).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least 15 years of age and who have an income (positive or negative).

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