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Income of individuals by age group, sex and income source, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

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Average and median market, total and after-tax income of individuals by visible minority group, Indigenous group and immigration status, Canada and provinces.

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The age groups available in the dataset are: 15+, 25+, 25-34, 25-54 and 25-64. Type of work includes full-time and part-time. The educational levels include: 0-8 yrs., some high school, high school graduate, some post-secondary, post-secondary certificate diploma and university degree. Wages include average weekly wage rate. The immigration statuses include: total landed immigrants (very recent immigrants, recent immigrants, established immigrants), non-landed immigrants and born in Canada.

The statistic shows the median income in Canada in 2020, distinguished by province. In 2020, the median income for Canadian tax filers in Ontario amounted to 40,630 Canadian dollars.

This statistic depicts the median annual family income in Canada in 2021, distinguished by province. In 2021, the median annual family income in Alberta was 106,960 Canadian dollars.

Average and median total income by census family type.

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Average earnings, by age group and highest level of education, from the 2016 Census of Population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Ontario. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Ontario. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Ontario, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $59,277, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $58,469. Meanwhile householders within the under 25 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $37,639. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $31,326.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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Inspiration

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ontario median household income by age. You can refer the same here

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