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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 Penticton
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 30.3 %
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}	35,865	7,105	10,645	18,115	13,810	4,905	7,190	1,710	4,305	2,815	1,490
Without income	1,380	955	250	175	155	20	100	35	20	0	0
With income	34,485	6,150	10,395	17,940	13,655	4,885	7,090	1,680	4,290	2,805	1,475
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	3,110	735	1,120	1,250	1,000	285	535	185	250	190	65
$5,000 to $9,999	2,320	485	940	905	775	260	420	95	130	100	30
$10,000 to $14,999	3,635	945	1,215	1,480	1,245	450	665	130	235	140	90
$15,000 to $19,999	4,845	1,380	1,610	1,855	1,625	660	795	165	230	145	80
$20,000 to $29,999	6,135	1,215	2,025	2,895	2,410	900	1,280	230	480	325	160
$30,000 to $39,999	4,035	500	1,135	2,405	1,965	740	950	275	435	320	115
$40,000 to $49,999	3,325	505	940	1,880	1,475	565	765	150	400	250	155
$50,000 to $59,999	2,425	170	625	1,630	1,035	420	510	110	590	455	135
$60,000 to $79,999	2,335	130	390	1,820	1,085	315	625	145	735	490	245
$80,000 to $99,999	1,155	60	235	855	465	150	190	125	390	140	255
$100,000 and over	1,170	30	165	975	565	140	345	75	415	250	160
$100,000 to $124,999	485	0	90	390	250	70	135	45	140	60	75
$125,000 and over	680	30	70	585	310	75	210	30	275	185	90
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	24,846	18,128	21,056	32,506	28,597	28,034	28,412	31,485	49,538	46,870	53,796
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	33,730	22,348	27,719	41,114	36,519	35,226	37,042	38,065	55,751	52,594	61,743
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	35,870	7,105	10,645	18,120	13,805	4,905	7,185	1,715	4,310	2,815	1,490
Without after-tax income	1,375	955	245	175	155	20	100	30	20	0	0
With after-tax income	34,495	6,150	10,400	17,940	13,655	4,885	7,085	1,680	4,285	2,810	1,480
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	3,235	735	1,200	1,300	1,035	290	550	190	265	200	65
$5,000 to $9,999	2,345	495	930	910	790	260	430	100	125	85	40
$10,000 to $14,999	3,705	970	1,240	1,490	1,265	455	675	140	225	145	80
$15,000 to $19,999	5,055	1,415	1,720	1,915	1,660	695	805	170	250	165	90
$20,000 to $29,999	6,690	1,240	2,120	3,330	2,770	1,060	1,455	250	555	385	175
$30,000 to $39,999	4,745	625	1,350	2,770	2,260	855	1,105	310	510	360	155
$40,000 to $49,999	3,695	400	960	2,335	1,635	580	870	185	700	520	185
$50,000 to $59,999	1,835	135	315	1,395	915	320	505	85	475	285	195
$60,000 to $79,999	1,910	100	395	1,415	725	210	335	185	690	425	260
$80,000 to $99,999	650	25	75	545	285	90	150	45	265	110	150
$100,000 and over	625	0	85	530	310	65	210	30	225	135	95
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	23,524	17,833	20,326	30,148	27,148	26,566	26,958	29,665	43,368	42,455	46,653
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	29,799	20,874	24,804	35,754	32,117	31,275	32,421	33,282	47,338	44,949	51,870

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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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