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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 Centre Wellington
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 33.8 %
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}	21,360	4,185	6,200	10,975	6,915	1,660	4,540	710	4,060	2,570	1,485
Without income	770	565	115	85	70	25	35	0	20	15	0
With income	20,590	3,620	6,085	10,880	6,840	1,640	4,505	700	4,040	2,560	1,480
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	1,595	545	455	590	435	85	315	30	155	115	40
$5,000 to $9,999	1,370	395	540	435	230	65	135	30	205	115	90
$10,000 to $14,999	1,530	335	570	625	495	145	295	60	130	100	25
$15,000 to $19,999	1,525	370	535	620	515	145	335	30	110	105	0
$20,000 to $29,999	3,055	640	1,015	1,405	1,005	255	680	70	400	310	85
$30,000 to $39,999	2,560	435	860	1,260	985	235	600	150	275	185	95
$40,000 to $49,999	2,245	380	750	1,110	790	185	505	100	325	225	100
$50,000 to $59,999	2,125	215	680	1,230	790	215	520	50	440	310	130
$60,000 to $79,999	1,990	145	385	1,465	800	165	585	45	665	370	295
$80,000 to $99,999	1,335	45	155	1,140	415	65	300	55	725	425	300
$100,000 and over	1,265	120	140	1,005	385	85	235	75	615	300	315
$100,000 to $124,999	600	85	80	435	225	25	155	40	210	130	80
$125,000 and over	665	35	55	575	165	55	80	30	410	175	230
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	34,937	22,137	29,007	44,516	37,441	35,957	37,882	38,548	59,391	52,879	69,153
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	44,256	29,817	34,305	54,619	44,607	42,280	44,926	47,996	71,574	64,039	84,570
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	21,360	4,185	6,200	10,970	6,915	1,665	4,540	710	4,060	2,570	1,490
Without after-tax income	770	565	115	90	70	25	35	0	15	15	0
With after-tax income	20,590	3,620	6,080	10,885	6,840	1,640	4,505	700	4,040	2,560	1,480
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	1,690	550	455	685	475	85	330	65	210	135	70
$5,000 to $9,999	1,405	400	550	460	250	65	150	35	205	150	55
$10,000 to $14,999	1,580	365	585	635	465	145	290	25	170	145	25
$15,000 to $19,999	1,690	400	620	670	550	160	355	40	120	105	0
$20,000 to $29,999	3,395	670	1,165	1,565	1,200	295	800	105	365	250	110
$30,000 to $39,999	3,120	595	995	1,535	1,180	305	715	155	360	245	115
$40,000 to $49,999	2,850	325	975	1,545	970	225	665	80	575	390	180
$50,000 to $59,999	1,735	135	330	1,270	770	170	535	65	505	290	215
$60,000 to $79,999	1,920	65	270	1,580	660	115	480	70	920	530	385
$80,000 to $99,999	605	80	85	435	180	30	130	25	250	150	105
$100,000 and over	590	35	50	505	140	40	65	35	365	160	205
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	31,615	21,262	26,614	39,054	33,687	32,637	33,966	33,272	51,262	46,359	57,489
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	37,216	26,805	29,958	44,734	37,545	36,320	37,608	40,002	56,908	51,308	66,568

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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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