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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 Kingston
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 28.4 %
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}	129,870	20,145	34,950	74,770	44,260	10,740	30,105	3,415	30,510	16,350	14,160
Without income	4,940	3,500	825	615	340	85	205	45	275	180	95
With income	124,930	16,650	34,120	74,160	43,920	10,650	29,905	3,365	30,235	16,170	14,065
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	11,370	3,200	3,790	4,375	2,430	540	1,680	215	1,945	1,175	775
$5,000 to $9,999	8,455	1,435	3,775	3,245	1,825	380	1,255	190	1,420	855	570
$10,000 to $14,999	11,095	2,250	3,915	4,930	3,320	940	2,175	205	1,615	1,035	575
$15,000 to $19,999	10,390	2,270	3,460	4,660	3,190	820	2,140	230	1,470	870	595
$20,000 to $29,999	17,365	3,005	5,370	8,990	6,330	1,765	4,170	390	2,665	1,490	1,175
$30,000 to $39,999	14,645	1,870	4,355	8,420	6,345	1,690	4,275	380	2,075	1,395	680
$40,000 to $49,999	14,205	1,315	3,725	9,160	6,415	1,430	4,535	455	2,745	1,630	1,110
$50,000 to $59,999	10,120	585	2,230	7,310	4,625	1,255	3,030	335	2,685	1,540	1,145
$60,000 to $79,999	13,185	515	2,315	10,355	5,275	1,100	3,765	410	5,080	2,760	2,320
$80,000 to $99,999	7,025	140	745	6,140	2,530	435	1,820	270	3,605	1,790	1,820
$100,000 and over	7,075	55	440	6,580	1,645	300	1,055	295	4,935	1,630	3,305
$100,000 to $124,999	3,685	25	275	3,390	1,075	225	670	175	2,320	950	1,360
$125,000 and over	3,390	35	160	3,195	570	70	380	120	2,625	680	1,945
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	32,415	17,898	23,797	42,600	37,674	34,986	38,135	41,638	54,262	48,264	63,691
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	41,118	22,122	29,337	50,803	42,142	38,653	42,610	49,029	63,386	53,573	74,668
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	129,870	20,145	34,945	74,770	44,265	10,740	30,110	3,415	30,510	16,345	14,160
Without after-tax income	4,955	3,500	835	620	350	85	215	45	270	175	100
With after-tax income	124,910	16,645	34,115	74,150	43,915	10,655	29,890	3,365	30,235	16,170	14,065
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	11,705	3,230	3,885	4,590	2,570	555	1,780	240	2,020	1,220	800
$5,000 to $9,999	8,810	1,525	3,865	3,420	1,910	415	1,310	190	1,510	950	560
$10,000 to $14,999	11,435	2,280	4,075	5,090	3,395	945	2,230	220	1,690	1,080	610
$15,000 to $19,999	11,165	2,410	3,610	5,145	3,615	855	2,505	260	1,530	880	650
$20,000 to $29,999	20,165	3,245	6,270	10,650	7,550	2,200	4,875	475	3,100	1,805	1,295
$30,000 to $39,999	18,645	2,210	5,225	11,205	8,290	2,025	5,770	495	2,920	1,825	1,095
$40,000 to $49,999	14,470	935	3,475	10,065	6,645	1,700	4,470	475	3,415	2,055	1,360
$50,000 to $59,999	10,320	425	2,065	7,830	4,155	960	2,890	305	3,675	2,005	1,675
$60,000 to $79,999	11,410	330	1,275	9,805	4,245	725	3,105	420	5,555	2,750	2,810
$80,000 to $99,999	3,735	30	225	3,485	1,040	225	630	185	2,440	955	1,490
$100,000 and over	3,050	30	155	2,865	490	55	335	105	2,375	645	1,730
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	29,497	17,310	22,430	37,611	33,772	31,831	34,263	35,780	46,767	41,904	53,742
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	34,718	20,186	25,803	42,082	35,935	33,558	36,261	40,555	51,011	44,115	58,941

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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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