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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 Nanaimo
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 20.7 %
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}	81,625	13,240	23,365	45,020	31,520	10,835	15,635	5,050	13,505	8,570	4,935
Without income	3,380	2,170	670	540	370	160	165	45	170	90	85
With income	78,250	11,065	22,700	44,480	31,150	10,680	15,465	5,005	13,330	8,485	4,845
Under $5,000^{Footnote 9}	7,280	1,845	2,570	2,855	1,950	645	960	340	910	625	285
$5,000 to $9,999	6,200	1,260	2,335	2,600	1,950	580	1,000	365	655	555	105
$10,000 to $14,999	8,225	1,715	2,975	3,535	2,730	920	1,385	425	800	605	205
$15,000 to $19,999	8,180	1,705	2,820	3,655	2,995	1,250	1,395	355	660	455	200
$20,000 to $29,999	11,715	1,760	3,640	6,315	5,030	1,650	2,620	755	1,285	890	400
$30,000 to $39,999	9,885	1,180	2,820	5,885	4,455	1,560	2,230	665	1,430	940	485
$40,000 to $49,999	8,625	575	2,100	5,950	4,255	1,525	1,985	745	1,695	1,135	560
$50,000 to $59,999	5,445	320	1,320	3,800	2,555	845	1,210	500	1,245	785	460
$60,000 to $79,999	6,750	450	1,205	5,095	2,820	900	1,480	440	2,275	1,430	850
$80,000 to $99,999	3,220	150	625	2,445	1,230	355	645	235	1,220	545	680
$100,000 and over	2,730	100	280	2,345	1,195	455	560	175	1,150	525	625
$100,000 to $124,999	1,565	95	140	1,325	725	250	355	125	600	290	315
$125,000 and over	1,160	0	140	1,020	470	205	205	55	550	240	310
Median income $^{Footnote 10}	27,840	17,129	21,409	35,443	31,688	32,511	31,129	32,885	44,543	41,472	53,314
Average income $^{Footnote 11}	35,125	22,155	28,240	41,864	37,675	37,667	37,584	37,973	51,654	46,762	60,215
Total - After-tax income in 2010^{Footnote 12}	81,625	13,235	23,365	45,020	31,520	10,840	15,635	5,050	13,505	8,570	4,930
Without after-tax income	3,390	2,180	670	540	365	155	165	45	170	90	85
With after-tax income	78,235	11,055	22,700	44,480	31,150	10,680	15,470	5,005	13,325	8,485	4,845
Under $5,000^{Footnote 13}	7,445	1,855	2,650	2,940	2,015	655	1,000	365	920	645	280
$5,000 to $9,999	6,365	1,290	2,380	2,695	2,035	605	1,070	355	665	550	115
$10,000 to $14,999	8,370	1,725	3,010	3,635	2,775	985	1,365	435	860	625	235
$15,000 to $19,999	8,615	1,805	2,975	3,835	3,115	1,265	1,485	365	715	505	210
$20,000 to $29,999	13,500	1,920	4,150	7,435	5,860	1,820	3,110	930	1,580	1,080	500
$30,000 to $39,999	11,855	1,245	3,230	7,380	5,530	1,995	2,620	910	1,850	1,245	610
$40,000 to $49,999	8,250	425	1,955	5,870	4,060	1,445	1,895	720	1,810	1,195	615
$50,000 to $59,999	5,415	450	1,055	3,900	2,305	730	1,225	350	1,600	1,025	575
$60,000 to $79,999	5,595	245	950	4,400	2,250	735	1,125	385	2,150	1,095	1,055
$80,000 to $99,999	1,685	95	220	1,370	750	260	350	135	620	275	345
$100,000 and over	1,140	0	120	1,010	450	185	215	50	560	245	315
Median after-tax income $^{Footnote 14}	25,981	16,921	20,635	32,456	29,469	29,995	29,001	30,839	40,315	37,291	47,293
Average after-tax income $^{Footnote 15}	30,859	20,368	25,278	36,315	33,066	33,018	33,014	33,331	43,906	40,026	50,701

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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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