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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 Powell River
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 26.8 %
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}	14,070	2,890	4,045	7,140	5,530	2,315	2,625	590	1,610	950	655
Without income	560	365	135	55	40	30	15	0	0	0	0
With income	13,515	2,530	3,910	7,080	5,485	2,280	2,615	585	1,590	940	650
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	1,295	375	450	465	355	165	170	0	110	55	55
$5,000 to $9,999	1,105	290	395	420	365	170	165	30	55	40	15
$10,000 to $14,999	1,455	370	465	620	485	225	215	40	135	95	45
$15,000 to $19,999	1,405	390	420	590	495	205	230	60	95	35	55
$20,000 to $29,999	1,915	330	650	940	785	310	390	90	155	100	50
$30,000 to $39,999	1,995	365	435	1,195	960	425	460	80	230	170	60
$40,000 to $49,999	1,355	195	340	820	655	285	315	60	160	80	75
$50,000 to $59,999	840	90	235	515	385	110	190	85	135	90	45
$60,000 to $79,999	990	40	190	755	520	190	255	75	235	150	85
$80,000 to $99,999	720	35	210	465	315	160	130	20	150	80	70
$100,000 and over	450	40	110	290	160	40	95	25	140	45	90
$100,000 to $124,999	215	25	50	145	75	30	45	0	70	25	40
$125,000 and over	230	15	65	150	80	0	50	0	65	25	45
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	27,379	17,692	21,975	34,011	32,433	30,615	32,651	34,925	41,681	37,706	45,717
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	34,738	23,229	31,422	40,678	37,679	35,344	38,719	42,119	51,009	46,348	57,769
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	14,070	2,890	4,040	7,135	5,530	2,315	2,630	590	1,610	950	660
Without after-tax income	560	365	135	60	40	25	10	0	0	0	0
With after-tax income	13,510	2,525	3,905	7,080	5,485	2,285	2,615	590	1,590	945	650
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	1,310	380	455	475	365	170	170	0	115	60	55
$5,000 to $9,999	1,225	320	400	505	450	200	220	35	50	40	15
$10,000 to $14,999	1,445	360	475	610	440	240	165	40	165	95	70
$15,000 to $19,999	1,500	395	540	565	495	180	255	60	70	35	30
$20,000 to $29,999	2,195	385	600	1,210	1,035	440	495	105	175	115	60
$30,000 to $39,999	2,160	410	515	1,235	985	425	480	85	245	180	65
$40,000 to $49,999	1,390	135	360	895	680	240	320	120	215	135	80
$50,000 to $59,999	725	55	155	520	350	130	170	55	170	95	65
$60,000 to $79,999	1,010	55	265	690	455	195	215	45	235	135	100
$80,000 to $99,999	335	25	75	235	150	60	80	0	90	35	55
$100,000 and over	225	0	65	145	85	0	45	0	65	20	45
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	25,883	17,478	20,813	31,269	29,274	28,480	30,057	32,478	37,603	34,159	41,896
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	30,636	21,540	28,017	35,330	33,060	31,134	33,917	36,724	43,149	39,411	48,570

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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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