Tabulation: Selected Demographic, Sociocultural, Education and Labour Characteristics (322), Sex (3) and Income Status in 2010 (6) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

• Sex (3): Total - Sex

This table details selected demographic, sociocultural, education and labour characteristics , sex and income status in 2010 for the population in private households in Truro
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 1} = 29.0 %

Selected demographic, sociocultural, education and labour characteristics (322)	Income status in 2010 (6)
	Total - Income status in 2010 based on after-tax low-income measure^Footnote 2	Population for the income status based on after-tax low-income measure	Low-income population	Prevalence of low income %	Other population	Concept not applicable^Footnote 3
Total - Age groups^Footnote 4	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	790
Under 15 years	7,370	7,150	1,505	21.0	5,650	220
15 to 24 years	5,395	5,245	1,060	20.2	4,185	145
25 to 54 years	18,055	17,735	2,685	15.1	15,055	315
25 to 34 years	4,630	4,515	755	16.7	3,755	120
35 to 44 years	5,805	5,705	870	15.2	4,835	100
45 to 54 years	7,620	7,520	1,055	14.0	6,465	100
55 to 64 years	6,645	6,600	1,370	20.8	5,230	45
65 years and over	7,570	7,515	1,310	17.4	6,210	60
65 to 74 years	4,460	4,435	650	14.7	3,785	30
75 years and over	3,110	3,085	655	21.2	2,425	25
Population in private households by marital status^Footnote 5	45,040	44,250	7,930	17.9	36,325	790
Married or living with a common-law partner	22,890	22,640	2,745	12.1	19,895	245
Married (and not separated)	18,865	18,750	2,170	11.6	16,580	115
Living common law	4,025	3,890	575	14.8	3,315	130
Not married and not living with a common-law partner	22,150	21,610	5,180	24.0	16,430	540
Single (never legally married)	16,405	15,960	3,425	21.5	12,540	445
Separated	1,325	1,310	430	32.8	885	15
Divorced	2,190	2,150	695	32.3	1,455	40
Widowed	2,225	2,185	640	29.3	1,555	35
Persons in economic families by family structure and presence and age of children^Footnote 6	38,240	37,550	5,620	15.0	31,930	690
Couple family	31,955	31,530	3,700	11.7	27,830	435
Couple only	11,960	11,880	1,595	13.4	10,285	80
Couple with children	19,545	19,210	2,060	10.7	17,150	340
With children under 18 years	15,235	14,945	1,745	11.7	13,205	290
Without children under 6 years	9,085	9,010	1,015	11.3	7,995	75
With children under 6 years	6,155	5,935	735	12.4	5,205	215
Couple with other relatives only	450	435	45	10.3	390	10
Lone-parent family	5,770	5,530	1,885	34.1	3,645	235
Female-parent family	4,620	4,405	1,830	41.5	2,575	215
Female-parent family with no other relatives	4,535	4,350	1,805	41.5	2,545	190
With children under 18 years	3,525	3,370	1,570	46.6	1,800	155
Without children under 6 years	2,365	2,290	895	39.1	1,395	80
With children under 6 years	1,160	1,080	675	62.5	410	80
Male-parent family	1,155	1,130	60	5.3	1,070	25
Male-parent family with no other relatives	955	930	60	6.5	870	20
With children under 18 years	520	510	55	10.8	455	10
Without children under 6 years	445	435	50	11.5	385	10
With children under 6 years	75	75	0	0.0	70	0
Other economic family^Footnote 7	510	490	35	7.1	455	25
Persons not in economic families aged 15 years and over^Footnote 8	6,805	6,700	2,305	34.4	4,395	100
Less than 65 years	4,385	4,310	1,430	33.2	2,880	75
65 years and over	2,420	2,390	875	36.6	1,515	30
Total children in economic families^Footnote 9	12,680	12,345	2,185	17.7	10,160	335
Under 6 years	2,735	2,635	585	22.2	2,055	95
6 to 14 years	4,555	4,445	915	20.6	3,530	110
15 to 17 years	1,770	1,730	300	17.3	1,430	35
18 to 24 years	2,455	2,390	275	11.5	2,115	65
25 years and over	1,165	1,145	115	10.0	1,025	20
Total - Household living arrangements^Footnote 10	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	790
Total persons in households with at least one census family	38,240	37,550	5,625	15.0	31,925	690
Married spouses, common-law partners	22,690	22,445	2,690	12.0	19,755	245
Lone parents	2,315	2,230	710	31.8	1,515	85
Children in families with two parents present	8,935	8,765	980	11.2	7,790	165
Children in families with one parent present	3,620	3,460	1,190	34.4	2,275	160
Persons not in census families, living with relatives^Footnote 11	440	420	45	10.7	375	25
Persons not in census families, living with non-relatives only	240	225	0	0.0	215	10
Total persons in non-census family households	6,805	6,705	2,300	34.3	4,400	100
Living with relatives^Footnote 12	240	230	10	4.3	220	10
Living with non-relatives only	1,145	1,130	200	17.7	935	15
Living alone	5,415	5,340	2,095	39.2	3,245	75
Total population in private households by citizenship^Footnote 13	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	790
Canadian citizens	44,585	43,820	7,750	17.7	36,070	765
Canadian citizens aged under 18	9,125	8,865	1,810	20.4	7,060	260
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over	35,460	34,950	5,945	17.0	29,010	505
Not Canadian citizens^Footnote 14	455	430	180	41.9	255	20
Total population in private households by immigrant status and period of immigration^Footnote 15	45,040	44,255	7,930	17.9	36,330	785
Non-immigrants^Footnote 16	43,385	42,625	7,520	17.6	35,110	760
Immigrants^Footnote 17	1,515	1,510	345	22.8	1,165	10
Before 1971	515	515	40	7.8	470	0
1971 to 1980	195	190	20	10.5	175	0
1981 to 1990	175	175	25	14.3	150	0
1991 to 2000	145	145	0	0.0	135	0
2001 to 2011^Footnote 18	485	485	255	52.6	230	0
2001 to 2005	235	230	80	34.8	150	0
2006 to 2011^Footnote 19	250	250	175	70.0	80	0
Non-permanent residents^Footnote 20	135	120	55	45.8	55	20
Total immigrant population in private households by age at immigration^Footnote 21	1,515	1,510	345	22.8	1,160	10
Under 5 years	260	260	20	7.7	240	0
5 to 14 years	390	390	135	34.6	255	0
15 to 24 years	305	305	50	16.4	250	0
25 to 44 years	430	425	85	20.0	345	0
45 years and over	130	130	65	50.0	65	0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and selected places of birth^Footnote 22	45,040	44,250	7,925	17.9	36,330	790
Non-immigrants^Footnote 23	43,385	42,625	7,520	17.6	35,110	760
Born in province of residence	35,995	35,300	6,555	18.6	28,745	700
Born outside province of residence	7,390	7,325	965	13.2	6,360	60
Immigrants^Footnote 24	1,515	1,505	345	22.9	1,160	10
Americas	565	565	185	32.7	380	0
United States	360	360	55	15.3	305	0
Jamaica	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Guyana	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Haiti	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Mexico	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Trinidad and Tobago	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Colombia	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
El Salvador	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Peru	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Chile	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Other places of birth in Americas	165	160	135	84.4	25	0
Europe	655	655	95	14.5	560	0
United Kingdom^Footnote 25	370	365	40	11.0	325	0
Italy	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Germany	75	75	30	40.0	50	0
Poland	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Portugal	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Netherlands	110	105	0	0.0	105	0
France	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Romania	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Russian Federation	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Greece	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Ukraine	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Croatia	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Hungary	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Bosnia and Herzegovina	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Serbia	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Ireland, Republic of	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Other places of birth in Europe	55	55	10	18.2	45	0
Africa	45	45	0	0.0	45	0
Morocco	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Algeria	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Egypt	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
South Africa, Republic of	30	30	0	0.0	30	0
Nigeria	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Ethiopia	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Kenya	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Other places of birth in Africa	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Asia	220	225	65	28.9	155	0
India	60	60	0	0.0	65	0
China^Footnote 26	80	80	25	31.3	50	0
Philippines	25	25	20	80.0	0	0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Viet Nam^Footnote 27	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Pakistan	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Sri Lanka	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Iran^Footnote 28	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Korea, South^Footnote 29	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Lebanon	25	25	0	0.0	25	0
Taiwan	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Iraq	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Bangladesh	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Afghanistan	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Japan	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Turkey	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Other places of birth in Asia	20	20	0	0.0	0	0
Oceania and other^Footnote 30	25	25	0	0.0	20	0
Fiji	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Other places of birth^Footnote 31	20	20	0	0.0	20	0
Non-permanent residents^Footnote 32	140	120	60	50.0	60	20
Total population in private households by generation status^Footnote 33	45,040	44,250	7,930	17.9	36,325	785
First generation^Footnote 34	1,770	1,730	405	23.4	1,325	35
Second generation^Footnote 35	2,835	2,775	330	11.9	2,450	55
Third generation or more^Footnote 36	40,435	39,745	7,190	18.1	32,555	690
Total population in private households by visible minority^Footnote 37	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	785
Total visible minority population^Footnote 38	1,025	1,015	335	33.0	685	10
South Asian^Footnote 39	145	145	30	20.7	115	0
Chinese	130	125	55	44.0	70	0
Black	640	635	220	34.6	410	0
Filipino	40	40	30	75.0	10	0
Latin American	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Arab	45	45	0	0.0	45	0
Southeast Asian^Footnote 40	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
West Asian^Footnote 41	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Korean	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Japanese	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Visible minority, n.i.e.^Footnote 42	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Multiple visible minorities^Footnote 43	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Not a visible minority^Footnote 44	44,010	43,235	7,590	17.6	35,645	780
Total population in private households by Aboriginal identity	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	790
Aboriginal identity^Footnote 45	1,845	1,130	385	34.1	750	710
First Nations (North American Indian) single identity^Footnote 46	1,535	840	310	36.9	525	700
Métis single identity	230	230	45	19.6	190	0
Inuk (Inuit) single identity	30	35	0	0.0	0	0
Multiple Aboriginal identities^Footnote 47	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere^Footnote 48	40	25	0	0.0	0	15
Non-Aboriginal identity	43,195	43,120	7,540	17.5	35,580	70
Total population in private households by Registered or Treaty Indian status^Footnote 49	45,040	44,255	7,930	17.9	36,325	790
Registered or Treaty Indian^Footnote 50	1,260	570	95	16.7	475	695
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian	43,775	43,690	7,835	17.9	35,855	95
Total population in private households by Aboriginal ancestry^Footnote 51	45,040	44,250	7,925	17.9	36,325	785
Aboriginal ancestry^Footnote 52	2,500	1,790	425	23.7	1,370	705
First Nations (North American Indian) ancestry^Footnote 53	2,220	1,520	405	26.6	1,110	705
Métis ancestry	255	255	55	21.6	205	0
Inuit ancestry	75	75	0	0.0	75	0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry only^Footnote 54	42,545	42,460	7,505	17.7	34,960	85
Total - Mother tongue^Footnote 55	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	785
English	43,730	43,100	7,665	17.8	35,435	630
French	415	410	80	19.5	330	0
Non-official language	815	670	180	26.9	495	145
Aboriginal	160	20	0	0.0	0	140
Non-Aboriginal	655	650	170	26.2	480	0
English and French	15	15	0	0.0	15	0
English and non-official language	65	50	0	0.0	50	10
French and non-official language	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
English, French and non-official language	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Total - First official language spoken^Footnote 56	45,040	44,255	7,925	17.9	36,325	785
English	44,615	43,830	7,845	17.9	35,985	785
French	410	405	80	19.8	330	0
English and French	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Neither English nor French	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago^Footnote 57	44,650	43,885	7,835	17.9	36,045	770
Non-movers	39,095	38,390	6,185	16.1	32,200	705
Movers	5,555	5,495	1,650	30.0	3,845	60
Non-migrants	3,340	3,295	970	29.4	2,325	40
Migrants	2,220	2,200	680	30.9	1,520	20
Internal migrants	2,100	2,085	650	31.2	1,435	15
Intraprovincial migrants	1,625	1,605	585	36.4	1,020	10
Interprovincial migrants	480	475	65	13.7	410	0
External migrants	115	115	30	26.1	80	0
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago^Footnote 58	42,750	42,045	7,455	17.7	34,595	705
Non-movers	28,265	27,780	3,980	14.3	23,800	485
Movers	14,480	14,265	3,470	24.3	10,795	215
Non-migrants	7,835	7,690	2,110	27.4	5,580	140
Migrants	6,645	6,570	1,360	20.7	5,210	75
Internal migrants	6,340	6,270	1,265	20.2	5,010	70
Intraprovincial migrants	4,480	4,420	795	18.0	3,625	60
Interprovincial migrants	1,860	1,850	470	25.4	1,380	10
External migrants	305	300	100	33.3	200	0
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 59	37,670	37,100	6,420	17.3	30,680	565
No certificate, diploma or degree	9,900	9,695	2,545	26.3	7,145	205
High school diploma or equivalent^Footnote 60	9,575	9,460	1,730	18.3	7,730	115
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 61	18,190	17,950	2,145	11.9	15,805	245
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma^Footnote 62	4,510	4,430	630	14.2	3,805	75
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma	7,555	7,470	1,030	13.8	6,440	90
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level^Footnote 63	1,245	1,215	150	12.3	1,065	25
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above	4,890	4,835	340	7.0	4,495	55
Bachelor's degree	2,980	2,940	235	8.0	2,705	40
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level^Footnote 64	1,905	1,890	100	5.3	1,790	15
Total population aged 25 to 64 years by highest certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 65	24,700	24,335	4,055	16.7	20,280	365
No certificate, diploma or degree	4,365	4,275	1,275	29.8	3,000	90
High school diploma or equivalent^Footnote 66	6,305	6,230	1,180	18.9	5,050	75
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 67	14,030	13,835	1,600	11.6	12,230	200
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma^Footnote 68	3,260	3,205	475	14.8	2,730	60
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma	5,905	5,835	715	12.3	5,125	70
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level^Footnote 69	905	885	130	14.7	755	25
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above	3,955	3,910	285	7.3	3,620	50
Bachelor's degree	2,485	2,450	200	8.2	2,250	35
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level^Footnote 70	1,470	1,460	85	5.8	1,375	15
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011^Footnote 71	37,670	37,105	6,425	17.3	30,675	565
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 72	19,475	19,155	4,280	22.3	14,875	320
Education	1,740	1,720	130	7.6	1,590	20
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	235	235	95	40.4	140	0
Humanities	845	830	140	16.9	695	15
Social and behavioural sciences and law	1,280	1,245	120	9.6	1,130	35
Business, management and public administration	4,020	3,960	395	10.0	3,565	60
Physical and life sciences and technologies	465	465	45	9.7	420	0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	420	405	70	17.3	335	10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies	4,215	4,155	430	10.3	3,725	60
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	1,045	1,035	175	16.9	860	10
Health and related fields^Footnote 73	2,620	2,605	355	13.6	2,250	20
Personal, protective and transportation services	1,305	1,285	185	14.4	1,095	20
Other fields of study^Footnote 74	0	0	0	not applicable ...	0	0
Total population aged 15 years and over by location of study compared with province or territory of residence^Footnote 75	37,670	37,105	6,425	17.3	30,680	565
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	19,480	19,155	4,280	22.3	14,875	320
With postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	18,195	17,950	2,145	11.9	15,805	245
Location of study inside Canada	17,540	17,305	1,995	11.5	15,310	235
Same as province or territory of residence	14,370	14,155	1,685	11.9	12,470	215
Another province or territory	3,170	3,150	310	9.8	2,835	20
Location of study outside Canada	650	645	150	23.3	495	0
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force status^Footnote 76	37,670	37,100	6,425	17.3	30,680	565
In the labour force	23,735	23,435	2,990	12.8	20,445	300
Employed	21,275	21,025	2,435	11.6	18,590	250
Unemployed	2,455	2,410	555	23.0	1,850	45
Not in the labour force	13,935	13,670	3,435	25.1	10,235	265
Participation rate	63.0	63.2	46.5	not applicable ...	66.6	53.1
Employment rate	56.5	56.7	37.9	not applicable ...	60.6	44.2
Unemployment rate	10.3	10.3	18.6	not applicable ...	9.0	15.0
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by class of worker^Footnote 77	37,670	37,105	6,425	17.3	30,680	565
Class of worker - not applicable^Footnote 78	12,175	11,945	3,230	27.0	8,715	230
All classes of worker^Footnote 79	25,490	25,155	3,190	12.7	21,960	335
Employee	23,125	22,800	2,685	11.8	20,115	325
Self-employed^Footnote 80	2,370	2,355	510	21.7	1,845	10
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011^Footnote 81	37,670	37,105	6,425	17.3	30,680	565
Occupation - not applicable^Footnote 82	12,175	11,945	3,230	27.0	8,715	230
All occupations^Footnote 83	25,490	25,155	3,190	12.7	21,965	340
0 Management occupations	2,470	2,440	275	11.3	2,160	35
1 Business, finance and administration occupations	3,315	3,280	235	7.2	3,045	35
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	1,015	1,005	80	8.0	930	10
3 Health occupations	1,420	1,415	120	8.5	1,290	0
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services	2,805	2,720	235	8.6	2,480	80
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport	430	415	80	19.3	335	10
6 Sales and service occupations	6,270	6,195	1,215	19.6	4,985	65
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations	4,720	4,650	535	11.5	4,115	65
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations	1,020	1,000	110	11.0	885	20
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities	2,045	2,035	295	14.5	1,740	10
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007^Footnote 84	37,665	37,100	6,420	17.3	30,680	565
Industry - not applicable^Footnote 85	12,180	11,945	3,230	27.0	8,715	230
All industries^Footnote 86	25,490	25,155	3,190	12.7	21,965	340
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	1,205	1,185	205	17.3	980	20
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	120	115	10	8.7	100	0
22 Utilities	110	110	0	0.0	110	0
23 Construction	1,925	1,900	250	13.2	1,650	30
31-33 Manufacturing	3,230	3,220	335	10.4	2,890	10
41 Wholesale trade	1,355	1,350	120	8.9	1,230	0
44-45 Retail trade	3,870	3,830	575	15.0	3,260	35
48-49 Transportation and warehousing	1,020	1,020	175	17.2	850	0
51 Information and cultural industries	370	370	70	18.9	300	0
52 Finance and insurance	455	450	25	5.6	430	10
53 Real estate and rental and leasing	345	345	35	10.1	305	0
54 Professional, scientific and technical services	785	785	75	9.6	710	0
55 Management of companies and enterprises	40	40	0	0.0	40	0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	705	685	140	20.4	545	15
61 Educational services	1,840	1,835	125	6.8	1,710	10
62 Health care and social assistance	2,810	2,775	260	9.4	2,515	30
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation	425	415	40	9.6	370	15
72 Accommodation and food services	1,790	1,780	405	22.8	1,370	15
81 Other services (except public administration)	1,350	1,330	165	12.4	1,160	20
91 Public administration	1,750	1,625	180	11.1	1,445	120
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010^Footnote 87	37,665	37,105	6,425	17.3	30,680	565
Did not work in 2010^Footnote 88	12,965	12,715	3,490	27.4	9,220	250
Worked in 2010	24,700	24,385	2,930	12.0	21,455	315
1 to 13 weeks	1,800	1,750	430	24.6	1,320	55
14 to 26 weeks	2,475	2,440	390	16.0	2,050	45
27 to 39 weeks	1,915	1,890	335	17.7	1,555	30
40 to 48 weeks	3,085	3,050	455	14.9	2,595	35
49 to 52 weeks	15,415	15,255	1,320	8.7	13,940	160
Average weeks worked in 2010	42.8	42.9	37.3	not applicable ...	43.7	38.0
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by full-time or part-time weeks worked in 2010^Footnote 89	37,665	37,105	6,420	17.3	30,680	565
Did not work in 2010^Footnote 90	12,965	12,715	3,495	27.5	9,225	250
Worked in 2010	24,700	24,385	2,930	12.0	21,455	315
Worked full-time in 2010	19,495	19,255	1,960	10.2	17,295	235
Worked part-time in 2010	5,210	5,125	970	18.9	4,155	85

Symbol(s)

Symbol ..

not available for a specific reference period

Symbol ...

not applicable

Symbol x

suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act

Symbol F

too unreliable to be published

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.

Footnote 2

Low income can be measured in several different ways in household surveys. For the standard products of the National Household Survey, the line chosen is a relative measure: the after-tax low-income measure (LIM-AT).

For this measure, the income used is after-tax income of households. There are no regional variations to account for prices or cost of living differences: all applicable households in Canada face the same line adjusted for household size. This line is set at half the median of adjusted household after-tax income. To account for potential economies of scale, the income of households with more than one member is divided by the square root of the size of the household.

All household members are considered to share the household income and are attributed the same income status.

Note: Low-income estimates in the 2011 National Household Survey

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS), low-income statistics are presented based on the after-tax low-income measure (LIM-AT). This measure is not related to the low-income cut-offs (LICO) presented in the 2006 Census and prevalence rates are conceptually not comparable. Because of the sensitivity of certain income indicators to differences in methodology and response patterns, direct comparisons to establish trends with low-income estimates from other household surveys, administrative programs or the 2006 Census are discouraged. The prevalence rates observed in the NHS at the national level are generally 1 to 2 percentage points higher than seen for similar concepts in other programs. However, analysis of the NHS data suggests that it is valid to compare low-income data for different sub-populations within the NHS (i.e., for different geographic areas or demographic groups). For more information, refer to the Income Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-014-X2011006.

Footnote 3

The low-income concepts are not applied in the territories and in certain areas based on census subdivision type (such as Indian reserves). The existence of substantial in-kind transfers (such as band housing) and sizeable barter economies or consumption from own production (such as product from hunting or fishing) could have made the interpretation of low-income rates more difficult.

Footnote 4

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Footnote 5

Marital status
Refers to the marital status of the person, taking into account his/her common-law status. Persons who are married or living common law may be of opposite sex or of the same sex. The classification is as follows:
Married (and not separated): A person who is married and has not separated or obtained a divorce, and whose spouse is living.

Common-law: A person who is living with another person as a couple but who is not legally married to that person.

Separated: A person who is married but who no longer lives with his/her spouse (for any reason other than illness, work or school) and who has not obtained a divorce. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Divorced: A person who has obtained a legal divorce and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Widowed: A person who has lost his/her spouse through death and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Single (never legally married): A person who has never married or a person whose marriage has been annulled and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Footnote 6

Economic family structure - Refers to the classification of economic families as couple families, lone-parent families or other economic families.

Couple families - Those in which a member of either a married or common-law couple is the economic family reference person.

Lone-parent families - Those in which either a male or female lone parent is the economic family reference person.

Other economic families - Those in which the economic family reference person has other relatives but does not have a married spouse or common-law partner or a child in their census family.

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Footnote 7

This category includes economic families where the reference person does not have a spouse or partner, nor a child in the family, only other relatives.

Footnote 8

Economic family status - Refers to the classification of the population according to whether or not the persons are members of an economic family.

Economic family persons refer to two or more household members who are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law, adoption or a foster relationship, and thereby constitute an economic family.

Persons not in economic families refer to household members who do not belong to an economic family, including persons living alone.

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Footnote 9

Economic family - Refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law, adoption or a foster relationship. A couple may be of opposite or same sex.

Persons in the economic family other than the economic family reference person are classified as the married spouse or the common-law partner of the reference person, children of the reference person (including grandchildren), or other economic family members (including foster children). Children of the reference person may be of any age or marital status.

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Footnote 10

Household living arrangements
Part A - Short definition
Refers to the classification of persons as members of a family household or of a non-family household, and whether they are family persons or persons not in a census family.
Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to the classification of persons as members of a family household or of a non-family household, that is, whether or not they are living in a household that contains at least one census family, and whether they are members of a census family or not in a census family. Persons not in census families are further classified as living with relatives, living with non-relatives (only) or living alone.

Footnote 11

Non-relatives may be present.

Footnote 12

Non-relatives may be present.

Footnote 13

Citizenship refers to the legal citizenship status of a person. Citizenship can be by birth or naturalization. A person may have more than one citizenship. A person may be stateless, that is, they may have no citizenship.

Footnote 14

Includes persons who are stateless.

Footnote 15

Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained his or her landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident refers to a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

Footnote 16

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

Footnote 17

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

Footnote 18

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

Footnote 19

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

Footnote 20

Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

Footnote 21

Age at immigration refers to the age at which an immigrant first obtained landed immigrant/permanent resident status. Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

Footnote 22

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by immigrants at the Canada level.

Footnote 23

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

Footnote 24

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

Footnote 25

The official name of United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom includes Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland (excludes Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories).

Footnote 26

China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

Footnote 27

The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

Footnote 28

The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

Footnote 29

The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

Footnote 30

The category 'Oceania and other' includes places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

Footnote 31

The category 'Other places of birth' includes other places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

Footnote 32

Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

Footnote 33

Generation status refers to whether or not the person or the person's parents were born in Canada. It identifies persons as being first generation, second generation or third generation or more.

Footnote 34

'First generation' includes persons who were born outside Canada. For the most part, these are people who are now, or have ever been, immigrants to Canada.

Footnote 35

'Second generation' includes persons who were born in Canada and had at least one parent born outside Canada. For the most part, these are the children of immigrants.

Footnote 36

'Third generation or more' includes persons who were born in Canada with both parents born in Canada.

Footnote 37

Visible minority
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
Visible minority refers to whether a person belongs to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups:  South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

Footnote 38

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

Footnote 39

For example, 'East Indian,' 'Pakistani,' 'Sri Lankan,' etc.

Footnote 40

For example, 'Vietnamese,' 'Cambodian,' 'Malaysian,' 'Laotian,' etc.

Footnote 41

For example, 'Iranian,' 'Afghan,' etc.

Footnote 42

The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

Footnote 43

Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

Footnote 44

Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

Footnote 45

'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who reported Registered or Treaty Indian status, that is registered under the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

Footnote 46

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

Footnote 47

'Multiple Aboriginal identities' includes persons who reported being any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

Footnote 48

'Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere' includes persons who did not report being First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who did report Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

Footnote 49

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

Footnote 50

Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian. 'Registered or Treaty Indian' includes persons who reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

Footnote 51

This is a total population estimate. The sum of the ancestries in this table is greater than the total population estimate because a person may report more than one ancestry (ethnic origin) in the NHS.

Footnote 52

'Aboriginal ancestry' includes persons who reported one or more than one of First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry in Question 17, either with or without also reporting a non-Aboriginal ancestry. The sum of the categories 'First Nations (North American Indian) ancestry,' 'Métis ancestry' and 'Inuit ancestry' is thus greater than the sum of the total for 'Aboriginal ancestry' because persons who reported more than one Aboriginal ancestry are included in the response category for each Aboriginal ancestry they reported. All respondents with Aboriginal ancestry are counted in at least one of the categories 'First Nations (North American Indian) ancestry,' 'Métis ancestry' and 'Inuit ancestry' and also in the category 'Aboriginal ancestry.'

Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Ancestry refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the respondent's ancestors, an ancestor being usually more distant than a grandparent. A person can have more than one ethnic or cultural origin.

Footnote 53

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

Footnote 54

'Non-Aboriginal ancestry only' includes persons who did not report First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry in Question 17.

Footnote 55

Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual on May 10, 2011.

Footnote 56

First official language spoken
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to a variable specified within the framework of the Official Languages Act.

Footnote 57

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date one year earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

Footnote 58

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date five years earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

Footnote 59

'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.

Footnote 60

'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.

Footnote 61

'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.

Footnote 62

'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.

Footnote 63

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's 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 the bachelor's level' category with caution.

Footnote 64

'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.'

Footnote 65

'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.

Footnote 66

'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.

Footnote 67

'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.

Footnote 68

'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.

Footnote 69

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's 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 the bachelor's level' category with caution.

Footnote 70

'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.'

Footnote 71

'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.



For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.



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.

Footnote 72

'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed a registered apprenticeship certificate (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) or other trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma, or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

Footnote 73

Called 'Health, parks, recreation and fitness' in CIP Canada 2000.

Footnote 74

Includes 'Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other.'

Footnote 75

'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence' indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence in 2011, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. 'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable or 'Location of study,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

Footnote 76

Refers to whether a person was employed, unemployed or not in the labour force during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011.

In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

Footnote 77

Refers to whether an employed person is an employee or is self-employed. The self-employed include persons with or without a business, as well as unpaid family workers.

Footnote 78

Includes unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

Footnote 79

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

Footnote 80

Includes self-employed with an incorporated business and self-employed with an unincorporated business. Also included among the self-employed are unpaid family workers.

Footnote 81

Refers to the kind of work performed by persons during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. The 2011 National Household Survey occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2011.

Footnote 82

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

Footnote 83

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

Footnote 84

Refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked. The 2011 National Household Survey industry data are produced according to the NAICS 2007.

Footnote 85

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

Footnote 86

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

Footnote 87

Refers to the number of weeks in which a person worked for pay or in self-employment in 2010 at all jobs held, even if only for a few hours, and whether these weeks were mostly full time (30 hours or more per week) or mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week).

Footnote 88

Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, or persons who worked in 2011 only.

Footnote 89

Refers to persons who worked for pay or in self-employment in 2010. These persons were asked to report whether the weeks they worked in 2010 were full-time weeks (30 hours or more per week) or not, on the basis of all jobs held. Persons with a part-time job for part of the year and a full-time job for another part of the year were to report the information for the job at which they worked the most weeks.

Footnote 90

Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, or persons who worked in 2011 only.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-014-X2011043.