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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Demographic, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (75), First Official Language Spoken (4), Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration (10), Age Groups (8D) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details selected demographic, educational, labour force and income characteristics , first official language spoken , immigrant status and period of immigration , age groups and sex for the population in Montréal
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 1 = 20.7 %
Selected demographic, educational, labour force and income characteristics (75) First official language spoken (4)
Total population in private households by first official language spokenFootnote 2 English French English and French
Total population by mother tongueFootnote 3 1,844,500 534,330 1,114,095 152,745
English 304,985 304,130 855 0
French 856,275 885 855,390 0
Non-official language 626,665 208,955 225,530 148,850
English and French 7,640 2,515 2,275 2,850
English and non-official language 17,365 17,185 180 0
French and non-official language 29,655 205 29,450 0
English, French and non-official language 1,920 450 425 1,040
Total population by knowledge of official languagesFootnote 4 1,844,500 534,330 1,114,095 152,745
English only 212,935 212,935 0 0
French only 508,055 0 508,055 0
English and French 1,078,315 320,710 604,930 152,675
Neither English nor French 45,195 685 1,110 70
Total population aged 15 years and over by language used most often at workFootnote 5 1,028,820 308,960 626,665 86,680
English 288,995 212,600 51,935 23,265
French 609,885 50,695 517,135 40,775
Non-official language 14,120 4,470 3,485 2,710
Aboriginal 20 15 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 14,100 4,455 3,480 2,710
English and French 104,170 36,910 49,910 17,170
English and non-official language 3,280 2,370 180 480
French and non-official language 2,620 180 1,940 380
English, French and non-official language 5,745 1,735 2,085 1,895
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by other language used regularly at workFootnote 6 1,028,825 308,960 626,665 86,680
None 576,895 166,465 363,835 41,415
English 269,995 37,430 208,930 23,210
French 145,120 91,535 39,550 13,730
Non-official language 24,895 9,865 9,335 5,130
Aboriginal 90 65 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 24,810 9,795 9,315 5,125
English and French 805 260 125 395
English and non-official language 6,945 1,045 4,050 1,830
French and non-official language 4,125 2,345 825 955
English, French and non-official language 45 0 20 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force statusFootnote 7 1,557,040 457,995 937,405 131,905
In the labour force 984,850 292,465 601,780 84,095
Employed 889,575 264,400 546,440 73,655
Unemployed 95,265 28,060 55,335 10,440
Not in the labour force 572,190 165,535 335,625 47,805
Participation rate 63.3 63.9 64.2 63.8
Employment rate 57.1 57.7 58.3 55.8
Unemployment rate 9.7 9.6 9.2 12.4
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011Footnote 8 984,850 292,460 601,775 84,095
Occupation - not applicableFootnote 9 40,350 10,710 23,710 5,075
All occupationsFootnote 10 944,495 281,750 578,070 79,020
0 Management occupations 99,445 35,695 55,695 7,725
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 171,075 51,980 106,170 12,535
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 82,010 23,775 48,655 9,450
3 Health occupations 61,775 15,345 41,025 5,285
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 122,015 36,720 77,745 7,320
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 50,270 13,980 34,165 2,075
6 Sales and service occupations 236,590 71,275 139,825 23,015
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 78,885 20,315 50,675 7,350
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,235 1,335 2,505 310
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 38,190 11,320 21,590 3,970
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 11 1,557,040 457,995 937,405 131,905
No certificate, diploma or degree 294,615 66,845 183,870 23,580
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 12 322,855 111,365 180,950 25,615
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 13 939,570 279,790 572,585 82,705
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 14 153,200 33,635 107,395 10,925
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 238,805 74,515 144,660 18,725
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 15 90,420 25,245 56,850 7,650
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 457,150 146,390 263,680 45,405
Bachelor's degree 267,330 87,295 153,745 25,230
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor levelFootnote 16 189,825 59,090 109,935 20,180
Total population aged 15 years and over by employment income statistics in 2010Footnote 17 1,557,035 458,000 937,405 131,900
With employment income 997,125 295,965 612,535 82,290
Median employment income $Footnote 18 27,497 26,190 29,090 22,218
Average employment income $Footnote 19 38,909 40,778 39,274 30,941
With wages and salaries 927,700 272,730 572,750 76,420
Median wages and salaries $Footnote 20 28,255 27,056 29,780 22,965
Average wages and salaries $Footnote 21 38,040 39,941 38,333 30,425
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010 984,845 292,460 601,780 84,095
Worked full year, full timeFootnote 22 477,580 145,905 291,515 37,705
All othersFootnote 23 507,265 146,560 310,265 46,395

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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

Those classified in the category 'Neither English nor French' appear only in the 'Total' category in this table.

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Footnote 3

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

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Footnote 4

Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French, or in neither English nor French.

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Footnote 5

Population by language used most often at work.

Refers to the language used most often at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 6

Refers to the other language used regularly at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 7

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.

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

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Footnote 8

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.

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Footnote 9

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.

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Footnote 10

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.

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Footnote 11

'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 12

'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 13

'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 14

'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 15

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.

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Footnote 16

'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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Earnings or employment income - Refers to total income received by persons aged 15 years and over during calendar year 2010 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.

Wages and salaries - Refers to gross wages and salaries before deductions for such items as income tax, pensions and Employment Insurance. Included in this source are military pay and allowances, tips, commissions and cash bonuses, benefits from wage-loss replacement plans or income-maintenance insurance plans, supplementary unemployment benefits from an employer or union as well as all types of casual earnings during calendar year 2010. Other employment income such as taxable benefits, research grants and royalties are included.

Net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice - Refers to net income (gross receipts minus expenses of operation such as wages, rents and depreciation) received during calendar year 2010 from the respondent's non-farm unincorporated business or professional practice. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share was reported. Also included is net income from persons babysitting in their own homes, persons providing room and board to non-relatives, self-employed fishers, hunters and trappers, operators of direct distributorships such as those selling and delivering cosmetics, as well as freelance activities of artists, writers, music teachers, hairdressers, dressmakers, etc.

Net farm income - Refers to net income (gross receipts from farm sales minus depreciation and cost of operation) received during calendar year 2010 from the operation of a farm, either on the respondent's own account or in partnership. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share of income was reported. Included with gross receipts are cash advances received in 2010, dividends from cooperatives, rebates and farm-support payments to farmers from federal, provincial and regional agricultural programs (for example, milk subsidies and marketing board payments) and gross insurance proceeds such as payments from the AgriInvest and AgriStability programs. The value of income 'in kind,' such as agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm, is excluded.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, 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 unrounded number of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) with income in that group.

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.

The above concept and procedures also apply in the calculation of these statistics for earnings.

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Footnote 18

For population with employment income.

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Footnote 19

For population with employment income.

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Footnote 20

For population with wages and salaries.

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Footnote 21

For population with wages and salaries.

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Footnote 22

Worked 49 to 52 weeks mostly full time (30 hours or more per week).

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Footnote 23

Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, persons who worked in 2011 only and persons who worked mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week) or in 48 weeks or less in 2010.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-010-X2011046.

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