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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 Owen Sound
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 26.7 %
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}	26,530	6,220	7,660	12,650	9,450	2,615	6,150	685	3,200	2,035	1,165
Without income	1,020	790	145	90	70	20	50	0	0	0	0
With income	25,515	5,435	7,515	12,565	9,380	2,595	6,100	685	3,190	2,020	1,170
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	1,965	755	680	530	415	115	255	40	120	95	25
$5,000 to $9,999	1,865	675	615	575	450	100	300	55	125	100	25
$10,000 to $14,999	2,345	680	790	880	700	235	405	55	185	140	40
$15,000 to $19,999	2,835	860	935	1,040	865	255	595	20	170	120	50
$20,000 to $29,999	4,385	1,150	1,390	1,850	1,595	555	975	60	255	175	85
$30,000 to $39,999	3,260	500	1,170	1,590	1,335	280	930	130	255	175	75
$40,000 to $49,999	2,870	385	735	1,745	1,380	350	915	115	370	270	100
$50,000 to $59,999	1,930	180	560	1,195	895	255	540	100	300	210	90
$60,000 to $79,999	2,070	150	450	1,470	880	225	590	65	585	280	305
$80,000 to $99,999	960	25	60	865	445	100	325	20	420	285	135
$100,000 and over	1,025	65	135	825	425	130	270	25	400	170	235
$100,000 to $124,999	470	65	80	325	130	35	80	15	195	90	100
$125,000 and over	555	0	50	500	290	90	195	0	210	75	135
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	28,429	18,179	25,438	38,883	34,972	31,576	36,133	37,577	53,802	47,288	65,274
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	36,725	22,577	29,870	46,941	41,077	40,339	41,496	40,136	64,207	54,891	80,331
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	26,530	6,215	7,660	12,650	9,450	2,610	6,150	690	3,200	2,035	1,165
Without after-tax income	1,030	785	155	95	75	20	50	0	0	0	0
With after-tax income	25,500	5,435	7,505	12,560	9,375	2,595	6,095	685	3,185	2,020	1,165
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	1,995	755	680	560	435	120	280	35	125	100	25
$5,000 to $9,999	1,905	700	625	580	455	100	295	60	125	105	20
$10,000 to $14,999	2,550	775	845	930	730	255	415	60	200	150	50
$15,000 to $19,999	2,935	850	980	1,105	935	255	670	0	170	120	50
$20,000 to $29,999	5,010	1,175	1,655	2,180	1,885	605	1,165	115	300	210	95
$30,000 to $39,999	3,990	555	1,275	2,165	1,780	450	1,175	155	380	290	85
$40,000 to $49,999	2,790	365	680	1,745	1,330	340	855	130	415	275	140
$50,000 to $59,999	1,780	100	495	1,185	770	210	520	40	410	220	190
$60,000 to $79,999	1,575	100	150	1,325	640	140	455	45	685	400	285
$80,000 to $99,999	495	0	95	345	150	45	100	0	195	90	100
$100,000 and over	480	0	40	440	255	75	170	0	180	65	115
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	26,401	17,921	24,096	35,027	31,496	29,645	32,475	34,548	46,612	41,249	53,712
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	31,695	20,743	26,598	39,478	35,272	34,577	35,649	34,549	51,857	45,224	63,339

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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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