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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 Thompson
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 26.2 %
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}	9,630	2,870	2,810	3,945	2,680	1,015	1,330	330	1,270	935	335
Without income	520	390	65	60	45	0	0	0	20	10	10
With income	9,110	2,480	2,750	3,885	2,635	990	1,325	315	1,245	925	320
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	1,055	610	225	220	140	65	65	0	75	40	30
$5,000 to $9,999	730	390	190	145	110	90	20	0	35	35	0
$10,000 to $14,999	485	155	130	200	185	0	125	40	20	15	0
$15,000 to $19,999	530	175	230	125	100	20	80	0	25	0	20
$20,000 to $29,999	870	290	310	275	185	70	90	25	85	75	0
$30,000 to $39,999	920	190	335	395	265	95	150	15	135	100	35
$40,000 to $49,999	885	95	290	495	385	120	210	60	110	70	40
$50,000 to $59,999	735	180	195	365	250	50	180	25	110	95	15
$60,000 to $79,999	1,110	105	340	670	380	115	190	70	290	250	40
$80,000 to $99,999	950	110	310	530	360	180	145	40	170	110	60
$100,000 and over	850	180	210	460	285	170	75	40	180	120	55
$100,000 to $124,999	555	140	155	265	175	130	30	20	90	70	20
$125,000 and over	290	45	55	200	110	45	50	0	85	55	35
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	39,628	16,828	37,375	52,759	48,066	52,858	47,065	57,422	62,232	62,510	55,945
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	47,117	30,695	45,943	58,435	55,340	60,362	50,937	57,986	64,981	63,333	69,730
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	9,630	2,870	2,815	3,945	2,680	1,015	1,335	335	1,265	935	330
Without after-tax income	520	390	65	60	45	0	0	0	20	10	10
With after-tax income	9,110	2,480	2,745	3,885	2,635	990	1,325	320	1,245	925	320
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	1,095	640	235	220	145	65	65	0	75	40	30
$5,000 to $9,999	700	360	195	145	105	90	15	0	40	40	0
$10,000 to $14,999	540	170	155	210	190	20	130	40	20	15	0
$15,000 to $19,999	585	165	285	140	105	30	75	0	30	0	25
$20,000 to $29,999	1,005	350	315	345	225	80	120	30	120	100	15
$30,000 to $39,999	1,275	205	430	635	460	185	235	35	180	120	60
$40,000 to $49,999	1,040	175	315	550	400	80	245	80	150	130	25
$50,000 to $59,999	825	120	250	455	285	90	170	25	170	145	20
$60,000 to $79,999	1,425	155	465	800	495	245	190	60	310	210	100
$80,000 to $99,999	460	120	80	260	170	100	30	35	90	70	20
$100,000 and over	165	20	30	115	55	20	35	0	60	40	25
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	34,247	16,045	33,211	44,939	41,359	43,665	40,241	47,357	50,498	50,593	46,947
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	37,984	25,079	37,149	46,816	44,673	47,584	41,805	47,522	51,349	50,485	53,839

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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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