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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 St. John's
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 27.5 %
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}	163,000	27,145	39,360	96,490	60,585	18,065	35,975	6,545	35,905	23,065	12,840
Without income	6,560	4,380	1,075	1,105	760	240	460	60	345	230	115
With income	156,430	22,765	38,280	95,390	59,825	17,825	35,515	6,485	35,565	22,840	12,725
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	12,045	3,245	3,965	4,830	3,185	1,050	1,710	430	1,650	1,050	590
$5,000 to $9,999	11,995	2,900	4,915	4,180	2,505	715	1,515	270	1,680	1,120	560
$10,000 to $14,999	13,275	3,165	4,860	5,250	3,785	1,185	2,285	310	1,460	1,175	290
$15,000 to $19,999	14,105	4,365	4,360	5,375	4,170	1,555	2,265	350	1,210	885	330
$20,000 to $29,999	22,655	4,105	6,805	11,745	8,595	3,105	4,990	495	3,150	2,425	730
$30,000 to $39,999	21,095	2,515	5,620	12,955	9,670	2,625	6,115	925	3,290	2,435	855
$40,000 to $49,999	15,770	1,015	3,010	11,750	8,370	2,540	4,980	850	3,380	2,410	965
$50,000 to $59,999	11,845	580	1,955	9,315	6,000	1,865	3,535	595	3,320	2,245	1,080
$60,000 to $79,999	16,075	505	1,530	14,040	7,265	1,610	4,580	1,075	6,770	4,380	2,390
$80,000 to $99,999	8,325	205	525	7,595	3,225	710	1,810	705	4,365	2,220	2,145
$100,000 and over	9,245	155	740	8,350	3,070	860	1,730	475	5,280	2,490	2,790
$100,000 to $124,999	4,150	65	370	3,710	1,470	350	920	200	2,240	1,170	1,070
$125,000 and over	5,095	90	375	4,640	1,600	515	810	275	3,040	1,315	1,725
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	31,961	17,381	21,487	42,664	37,863	34,891	38,101	45,190	55,855	49,423	68,031
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	41,515	21,289	27,557	51,944	43,692	41,019	43,665	51,189	65,827	57,296	81,140
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	163,000	27,145	39,360	96,495	60,585	18,065	35,975	6,545	35,905	23,070	12,835
Without after-tax income	6,625	4,385	1,080	1,160	800	255	480	65	360	235	125
With after-tax income	156,370	22,760	38,275	95,330	59,785	17,815	35,495	6,480	35,545	22,835	12,715
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	12,300	3,285	4,015	5,010	3,300	1,065	1,795	440	1,705	1,065	635
$5,000 to $9,999	12,320	2,920	5,110	4,290	2,615	810	1,535	270	1,675	1,160	515
$10,000 to $14,999	13,610	3,195	4,900	5,510	3,960	1,250	2,360	350	1,550	1,230	320
$15,000 to $19,999	15,890	4,655	4,930	6,300	4,665	1,765	2,550	350	1,640	1,215	420
$20,000 to $29,999	28,170	4,745	8,085	15,335	11,335	3,730	6,815	795	4,005	3,025	975
$30,000 to $39,999	23,890	2,240	5,705	15,945	11,755	3,335	7,300	1,120	4,190	3,075	1,120
$40,000 to $49,999	17,230	850	2,780	13,590	9,160	2,695	5,520	940	4,430	3,015	1,415
$50,000 to $59,999	11,855	480	1,215	10,160	5,300	1,340	3,115	840	4,865	3,315	1,550
$60,000 to $79,999	12,725	245	890	11,585	4,930	1,020	2,970	940	6,650	3,505	3,150
$80,000 to $99,999	4,060	60	355	3,640	1,430	355	850	230	2,210	1,145	1,070
$100,000 and over	4,320	80	285	3,960	1,335	440	695	200	2,625	1,080	1,540
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	28,655	17,102	20,286	37,047	33,297	30,804	33,476	39,308	46,990	41,887	55,654
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	34,365	19,349	23,891	42,156	36,446	34,366	36,496	41,890	51,758	45,816	62,433

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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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