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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 Halifax
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 24.9 %
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}	325,050	52,125	78,375	194,550	106,905	31,975	61,575	13,355	87,645	57,195	30,450
Without income	13,985	9,165	2,395	2,430	1,330	400	670	260	1,095	805	290
With income	311,060	42,965	75,975	192,120	105,575	31,575	60,900	13,100	86,550	56,390	30,165
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	28,175	7,580	9,245	11,350	6,155	1,820	3,430	905	5,195	3,525	1,670
$5,000 to $9,999	24,475	5,720	8,980	9,775	5,495	1,660	3,265	570	4,280	3,175	1,100
$10,000 to $14,999	26,655	5,430	9,460	11,765	7,370	2,410	4,050	920	4,390	3,315	1,075
$15,000 to $19,999	25,890	6,085	7,720	12,085	8,040	2,455	4,725	860	4,045	3,095	950
$20,000 to $29,999	41,735	7,450	11,390	22,890	15,300	4,610	8,950	1,740	7,590	5,715	1,875
$30,000 to $39,999	39,955	4,575	10,110	25,275	16,715	4,725	10,225	1,770	8,560	6,490	2,070
$40,000 to $49,999	32,915	2,580	6,775	23,555	14,315	4,055	8,935	1,330	9,240	6,325	2,915
$50,000 to $59,999	24,650	1,360	3,980	19,310	10,480	3,345	5,805	1,325	8,830	5,900	2,930
$60,000 to $79,999	34,855	1,370	5,165	28,320	12,755	4,025	6,830	1,900	15,565	9,115	6,455
$80,000 to $99,999	16,285	475	1,890	13,920	5,275	1,515	2,860	900	8,645	4,885	3,760
$100,000 and over	15,465	330	1,270	13,875	3,660	955	1,830	875	10,215	4,850	5,360
$100,000 to $124,999	7,480	205	655	6,620	2,025	560	1,025	435	4,595	2,325	2,270
$125,000 and over	7,990	125	610	7,255	1,635	390	805	440	5,615	2,530	3,090
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	32,078	17,210	21,882	40,961	35,923	35,735	35,538	38,553	49,977	43,856	61,550
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	40,453	22,240	29,110	49,012	41,141	40,526	40,431	45,928	58,614	51,762	71,422
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	325,050	52,125	78,370	194,550	106,905	31,980	61,575	13,360	87,645	57,195	30,450
Without after-tax income	14,020	9,170	2,390	2,460	1,355	405	690	265	1,105	810	295
With after-tax income	311,025	42,955	75,980	192,085	105,550	31,570	60,885	13,090	86,540	56,385	30,155
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	29,325	7,695	9,510	12,115	6,580	1,985	3,645	955	5,540	3,775	1,760
$5,000 to $9,999	25,580	5,920	9,355	10,305	5,900	1,870	3,375	650	4,410	3,260	1,145
$10,000 to $14,999	27,135	5,500	9,590	12,045	7,605	2,395	4,315	905	4,435	3,340	1,095
$15,000 to $19,999	29,515	6,515	8,965	14,030	9,325	2,780	5,460	1,085	4,710	3,605	1,100
$20,000 to $29,999	51,635	8,655	13,930	29,050	19,330	5,735	11,600	1,995	9,720	7,465	2,255
$30,000 to $39,999	48,895	4,575	10,895	33,430	21,480	5,925	13,390	2,160	11,945	8,475	3,475
$40,000 to $49,999	35,545	2,220	5,910	27,415	15,140	4,850	8,375	1,920	12,275	8,455	3,820
$50,000 to $59,999	25,545	955	3,830	20,755	9,200	2,980	4,940	1,280	11,550	6,600	4,960
$60,000 to $79,999	24,075	615	2,850	20,610	7,845	2,225	4,295	1,325	12,770	7,180	5,585
$80,000 to $99,999	7,230	200	635	6,395	1,855	510	845	500	4,540	2,110	2,425
$100,000 and over	6,545	105	505	5,940	1,295	315	660	320	4,645	2,115	2,535
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	28,634	16,719	20,315	35,405	31,767	31,615	31,453	34,285	42,136	37,898	50,929
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	33,205	19,579	24,841	39,560	34,130	33,688	33,639	37,481	46,182	41,379	55,161

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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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