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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 Edmonton
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 25.4 %
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}	935,285	163,085	249,790	522,410	317,765	102,035	172,575	43,155	204,650	138,525	66,125
Without income	43,550	26,660	8,530	8,365	4,780	1,485	2,280	1,015	3,585	2,405	1,180
With income	891,735	136,425	241,255	514,045	312,980	100,550	170,300	42,135	201,060	136,120	64,945
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	83,230	22,965	26,665	33,600	20,550	5,840	11,220	3,495	13,050	8,815	4,235
$5,000 to $9,999	53,490	11,465	20,510	21,510	12,665	2,885	7,560	2,220	8,845	6,540	2,310
$10,000 to $14,999	67,740	15,850	24,880	27,005	17,105	4,715	9,830	2,565	9,900	7,120	2,780
$15,000 to $19,999	64,640	16,405	20,850	27,390	17,910	5,205	9,930	2,775	9,475	6,800	2,670
$20,000 to $29,999	107,230	22,010	32,975	52,245	34,660	11,045	19,020	4,600	17,585	12,705	4,880
$30,000 to $39,999	94,410	14,510	28,130	51,770	34,980	10,555	19,800	4,620	16,790	12,000	4,795
$40,000 to $49,999	88,665	10,000	24,655	54,010	35,595	10,140	21,220	4,235	18,420	13,185	5,235
$50,000 to $59,999	75,755	7,480	20,340	47,940	30,895	9,245	17,815	3,835	17,040	12,130	4,910
$60,000 to $79,999	104,670	8,270	21,840	74,555	44,955	16,030	23,475	5,455	29,595	20,625	8,970
$80,000 to $99,999	67,145	3,605	9,600	53,945	27,915	10,580	13,555	3,780	26,030	17,415	8,610
$100,000 and over	84,755	3,875	10,805	70,085	35,745	14,305	16,875	4,560	34,340	18,785	15,555
$100,000 to $124,999	40,700	1,940	5,410	33,345	17,920	7,030	8,615	2,275	15,425	8,955	6,470
$125,000 and over	44,060	1,930	5,390	36,735	17,820	7,275	8,255	2,285	18,915	9,830	9,085
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	37,243	20,444	28,113	47,993	44,977	49,888	43,383	41,509	53,416	50,456	61,253
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	49,266	29,575	37,446	60,039	55,292	60,304	52,993	52,620	67,430	61,755	79,324
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	935,285	163,090	249,785	522,410	317,765	102,030	172,575	43,155	204,650	138,520	66,125
Without after-tax income	43,745	26,705	8,600	8,445	4,850	1,500	2,325	1,025	3,595	2,405	1,190
With after-tax income	891,540	136,385	241,185	513,965	312,915	100,530	170,250	42,130	201,050	136,115	64,940
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	84,535	23,095	27,145	34,295	20,995	5,945	11,515	3,535	13,300	8,970	4,325
$5,000 to $9,999	54,670	11,665	20,865	22,145	13,130	2,990	7,775	2,365	9,015	6,715	2,300
$10,000 to $14,999	69,300	16,175	25,385	27,740	17,615	4,895	10,080	2,645	10,125	7,275	2,850
$15,000 to $19,999	69,325	17,080	22,650	29,585	19,390	5,650	10,895	2,840	10,195	7,335	2,855
$20,000 to $29,999	125,780	24,775	38,440	62,565	41,695	13,170	22,945	5,580	20,870	15,095	5,780
$30,000 to $39,999	118,790	16,190	34,845	67,760	45,875	13,720	26,400	5,750	21,880	15,695	6,190
$40,000 to $49,999	107,840	11,245	28,770	67,830	43,965	13,380	25,250	5,340	23,865	17,050	6,810
$50,000 to $59,999	78,350	6,785	17,180	54,380	33,770	11,580	18,160	4,030	20,615	14,670	5,940
$60,000 to $79,999	99,675	5,680	15,590	78,400	41,910	15,640	20,800	5,470	36,490	24,405	12,085
$80,000 to $99,999	42,810	1,875	5,445	35,485	18,785	7,470	8,845	2,470	16,705	9,735	6,970
$100,000 and over	40,460	1,805	4,875	33,775	15,785	6,100	7,580	2,105	17,995	9,165	8,830
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	33,503	20,040	25,952	41,793	39,522	42,901	38,395	36,977	46,153	43,952	52,321
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	40,901	25,907	31,878	49,115	45,558	49,013	44,031	43,487	54,649	50,456	63,439

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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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