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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 Ottawa - Gatineau (Ontario part / partie de l'Ontario)
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 21.7 %
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}	749,525	98,425	177,755	473,340	213,960	40,100	143,970	29,890	259,380	152,780	106,600
Without income	33,920	21,710	6,260	5,950	2,775	655	1,565	565	3,170	1,815	1,355
With income	715,605	76,720	171,495	467,390	211,185	39,450	142,405	29,325	256,205	150,960	105,240
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	67,115	15,690	22,060	29,365	14,410	2,740	8,970	2,695	14,955	9,495	5,460
$5,000 to $9,999	45,905	8,375	17,555	19,975	10,710	1,955	7,140	1,615	9,270	6,385	2,890
$10,000 to $14,999	54,530	9,470	19,200	25,855	14,530	3,230	9,325	1,975	11,330	7,510	3,815
$15,000 to $19,999	49,980	10,660	15,130	24,190	13,910	3,330	8,805	1,770	10,275	6,825	3,455
$20,000 to $29,999	74,495	11,610	21,065	41,820	24,605	5,605	15,910	3,090	17,215	11,225	5,990
$30,000 to $39,999	68,015	7,705	19,080	41,235	24,385	5,320	16,230	2,835	16,855	10,975	5,880
$40,000 to $49,999	67,440	5,630	16,665	45,150	25,660	4,935	17,795	2,925	19,490	12,745	6,745
$50,000 to $59,999	63,655	3,240	14,060	46,350	23,580	4,190	16,555	2,830	22,770	14,760	8,015
$60,000 to $79,999	91,195	2,575	13,805	74,810	29,580	4,510	21,045	4,025	45,230	26,480	18,745
$80,000 to $99,999	62,495	905	6,970	54,615	16,270	1,955	11,510	2,810	38,345	21,145	17,200
$100,000 and over	70,775	860	5,900	64,015	13,545	1,675	9,120	2,750	50,470	23,420	27,055
$100,000 to $124,999	35,900	420	3,385	32,085	7,755	985	5,290	1,480	24,335	11,830	12,500
$125,000 and over	34,875	435	2,510	31,930	5,790	690	3,830	1,270	26,140	11,590	14,550
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	39,625	17,239	25,098	51,137	41,071	35,223	42,663	41,841	62,344	56,915	70,600
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	49,657	23,033	33,819	59,839	46,915	42,198	47,345	51,171	70,492	63,862	80,003
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	749,525	98,430	177,755	473,340	213,960	40,100	143,970	29,890	259,380	152,785	106,595
Without after-tax income	34,070	21,730	6,280	6,060	2,870	660	1,655	560	3,190	1,830	1,355
With after-tax income	715,455	76,700	171,470	467,280	211,085	39,440	142,310	29,335	256,190	150,950	105,245
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	69,220	15,940	22,555	30,725	15,125	2,880	9,380	2,865	15,600	9,910	5,690
$5,000 to $9,999	47,290	8,580	18,165	20,545	11,125	2,060	7,335	1,725	9,425	6,490	2,935
$10,000 to $14,999	55,490	9,505	19,480	26,505	14,960	3,245	9,765	1,955	11,545	7,625	3,920
$15,000 to $19,999	53,920	11,090	16,415	26,415	15,180	3,640	9,575	1,965	11,240	7,390	3,850
$20,000 to $29,999	87,790	12,990	24,740	50,065	29,545	6,810	18,975	3,760	20,520	13,730	6,785
$30,000 to $39,999	86,445	8,955	22,875	54,610	31,925	6,470	21,895	3,560	22,690	14,550	8,135
$40,000 to $49,999	86,340	5,025	19,980	61,330	31,810	5,810	22,345	3,655	29,525	19,465	10,060
$50,000 to $59,999	66,435	2,205	10,725	53,505	23,025	3,885	16,195	2,945	30,480	17,895	12,585
$60,000 to $79,999	95,290	1,550	10,915	82,835	25,905	3,145	18,405	4,355	56,930	31,775	25,155
$80,000 to $99,999	37,655	505	3,570	33,575	7,675	905	5,290	1,480	25,905	12,185	13,715
$100,000 and over	29,565	360	2,050	27,160	4,815	595	3,160	1,060	22,345	9,930	12,410
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	35,193	16,946	23,359	44,027	36,359	31,587	37,517	36,972	52,531	48,106	58,917
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	40,746	20,620	28,918	48,390	39,209	35,573	39,631	42,051	55,955	51,275	62,667

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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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