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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 Prince Edward Island / Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 33.4 %
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}	114,200	24,860	29,970	59,370	39,930	11,990	24,065	3,875	19,445	13,190	6,250
Without income	3,990	2,640	660	685	505	200	235	70	180	120	55
With income	110,210	22,220	29,305	58,685	39,420	11,790	23,830	3,800	19,265	13,070	6,195
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	9,180	3,670	2,785	2,730	1,790	605	960	230	935	730	205
$5,000 to $9,999	8,715	2,520	3,325	2,870	2,010	480	1,365	175	860	680	180
$10,000 to $14,999	10,415	2,865	3,500	4,045	2,850	750	1,805	300	1,200	855	340
$15,000 to $19,999	11,635	3,665	3,715	4,255	3,480	1,125	2,100	255	775	535	240
$20,000 to $29,999	19,400	4,490	6,410	8,490	6,710	2,210	4,030	465	1,780	1,355	425
$30,000 to $39,999	16,600	2,430	4,365	9,800	7,870	2,390	4,875	610	1,930	1,520	415
$40,000 to $49,999	12,320	1,245	2,380	8,690	6,295	1,700	4,070	525	2,395	1,830	565
$50,000 to $59,999	8,055	710	1,360	5,985	3,445	1,145	1,740	560	2,540	1,810	735
$60,000 to $79,999	8,065	315	880	6,865	3,180	855	1,935	395	3,685	2,155	1,530
$80,000 to $99,999	2,740	115	235	2,385	950	305	520	125	1,435	815	620
$100,000 and over	3,080	185	340	2,555	835	240	430	165	1,720	785	935
$100,000 to $124,999	1,550	90	200	1,260	490	150	275	65	775	395	380
$125,000 and over	1,530	90	140	1,295	350	90	160	105	950	390	555
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	27,762	17,679	21,902	36,952	33,757	32,942	33,498	37,544	49,298	44,635	59,491
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	33,923	21,509	25,822	42,669	36,976	36,598	36,174	43,175	54,319	49,135	65,258
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	114,200	24,860	29,965	59,375	39,930	11,990	24,065	3,875	19,440	13,195	6,250
Without after-tax income	3,970	2,605	670	700	505	195	235	70	190	125	65
With after-tax income	110,230	22,255	29,295	58,675	39,420	11,795	23,830	3,805	19,250	13,065	6,185
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	9,505	3,720	2,880	2,900	1,900	630	1,020	250	1,000	760	240
$5,000 to $9,999	9,160	2,560	3,425	3,175	2,260	500	1,560	195	920	750	170
$10,000 to $14,999	10,950	2,950	3,765	4,240	3,020	815	1,905	305	1,215	875	340
$15,000 to $19,999	13,505	4,185	4,465	4,850	4,005	1,325	2,395	280	845	555	295
$20,000 to $29,999	23,285	4,785	7,425	11,075	8,770	2,905	5,295	570	2,305	1,790	510
$30,000 to $39,999	19,325	2,380	4,005	12,935	10,085	2,870	6,370	845	2,845	2,200	650
$40,000 to $49,999	11,035	1,095	1,950	7,985	4,635	1,365	2,605	665	3,350	2,445	905
$50,000 to $59,999	6,340	230	640	5,475	2,495	730	1,410	365	2,975	1,815	1,155
$60,000 to $79,999	4,640	245	455	3,940	1,595	480	935	185	2,345	1,215	1,135
$80,000 to $99,999	1,315	30	185	1,105	325	75	195	50	780	335	445
$100,000 and over	1,165	85	95	990	320	95	125	95	670	320	350
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	24,926	17,115	20,117	32,400	29,768	28,984	29,653	33,363	41,730	38,296	49,825
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	28,698	19,214	22,487	35,397	31,255	31,040	30,649	35,718	43,878	40,248	51,547

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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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