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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 Medicine Hat
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 28.5 %
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}	57,620	13,600	16,640	27,380	20,930	7,680	11,530	1,720	6,450	4,760	1,690
Without income	2,145	1,475	310	355	270	85	115	70	80	40	45
With income	55,475	12,120	16,330	27,030	20,660	7,595	11,415	1,650	6,375	4,720	1,650
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	5,290	1,955	1,625	1,715	1,440	590	735	120	270	205	70
$5,000 to $9,999	3,530	995	1,335	1,200	945	245	615	90	250	225	30
$10,000 to $14,999	4,585	1,295	1,670	1,620	1,415	460	840	110	205	170	35
$15,000 to $19,999	4,720	1,285	1,470	1,960	1,720	555	1,050	115	235	210	30
$20,000 to $29,999	8,550	2,430	2,710	3,410	2,725	1,045	1,440	245	685	605	85
$30,000 to $39,999	6,305	1,140	2,075	3,090	2,570	670	1,635	265	520	400	120
$40,000 to $49,999	5,740	1,055	1,580	3,110	2,360	900	1,330	130	755	570	185
$50,000 to $59,999	4,215	660	1,165	2,385	1,815	705	990	120	570	440	130
$60,000 to $79,999	5,330	595	1,320	3,415	2,515	1,025	1,320	165	895	705	190
$80,000 to $99,999	3,370	345	570	2,450	1,505	620	680	205	950	640	305
$100,000 and over	3,845	365	810	2,665	1,645	780	780	90	1,020	555	465
$100,000 to $124,999	2,055	205	410	1,440	970	470	460	45	465	290	175
$125,000 and over	1,790	170	395	1,225	670	310	320	45	555	260	290
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	31,350	21,397	27,039	41,519	37,920	42,237	35,940	35,764	54,397	49,545	76,844
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	42,030	29,199	36,992	50,827	45,979	49,122	43,976	45,371	66,543	58,706	88,958
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	57,620	13,600	16,640	27,385	20,930	7,680	11,530	1,720	6,455	4,760	1,695
Without after-tax income	2,145	1,480	310	360	275	85	120	65	80	40	40
With after-tax income	55,475	12,120	16,330	27,025	20,655	7,595	11,405	1,655	6,375	4,720	1,655
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	5,405	1,980	1,665	1,755	1,460	595	745	120	295	230	70
$5,000 to $9,999	3,570	1,000	1,340	1,235	1,000	255	645	95	235	205	30
$10,000 to $14,999	4,705	1,340	1,695	1,670	1,440	475	850	115	225	190	35
$15,000 to $19,999	5,320	1,425	1,755	2,140	1,870	610	1,130	130	270	210	55
$20,000 to $29,999	9,550	2,635	2,915	4,000	3,285	1,140	1,825	315	715	635	80
$30,000 to $39,999	7,585	1,270	2,450	3,865	3,050	1,005	1,795	240	815	650	165
$40,000 to $49,999	6,265	1,050	1,670	3,555	2,720	1,030	1,535	155	835	650	185
$50,000 to $59,999	4,010	520	930	2,555	1,975	830	1,035	115	580	455	125
$60,000 to $79,999	5,335	575	1,150	3,610	2,285	930	1,105	250	1,320	900	425
$80,000 to $99,999	2,055	180	370	1,505	980	455	460	70	525	320	200
$100,000 and over	1,675	150	385	1,145	590	270	280	45	550	275	280
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	29,062	21,014	25,464	37,045	34,351	37,520	32,880	32,961	47,176	42,967	64,353
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	35,703	25,722	31,650	42,629	38,911	41,242	37,385	38,735	54,679	48,884	71,253

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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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