Section 3 Census families and economic families

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Canada

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Canada Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 175,810 22,905 52,895 40,775 25,795 33,425
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 29,870 6,880 9,650 6,065 3,145 4,125
Wages and salaries 92,785 4,485 21,320 24,525 18,205 24,260
Non-farm self-employment income 8,900 1,450 2,945 1,845 935 1,735
Investment income2 5,335 710 1,335 1,130 805 1,355
Other sources of income3 38,815 9,285 17,650 7,220 2,705 1,960
Zero income 105 110 5 0 5 5

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 360 55 85 95 35 95
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 25 10 10 5 0 5
Wages and salaries 185 0 15 55 35 80
Non-farm self-employment income 25 15 5 0 0 0
Investment income2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other sources of income3 130 35 55 30 0 5
Zero income 0 0 0 0 0 0

Prince Edward Island

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Prince Edward Island Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 1,335 175 440 375 160 180
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 200 45 65 40 10 60
Wages and salaries 730 30 200 290 125 90
Non-farm self-employment income 60 10 30 5 0 15
Investment income2 30 10 5 0 5 5
Other sources of income3 315 85 155 45 25 10
Zero income 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nova Scotia

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Nova Scotia Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 3,055 395 955 795 430 475
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 460 120 120 90 40 95
Wages and salaries 1,590 95 350 520 305 330
Non-farm self-employment income 140 20 70 30 10 15
Investment income2 55 10 25 20 5 5
Other sources of income3 795 165 400 145 75 25
Zero income 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Brunswick

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
New Brunswick Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 2,140 390 690 440 360 270
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 255 80 65 60 5 30
Wages and salaries 1,175 95 330 265 290 195
Non-farm self-employment income 115 35 55 5 10 15
Investment income2 35 20 0 5 5 15
Other sources of income3 565 160 230 115 50 20
Zero income 0 0 0 0 0 0

Quebec

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Quebec Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 21,915 2,620 7,990 5,755 2,865 2,665
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 4,910 785 1,940 1,125 600 460
Wages and salaries 10,750 395 3,230 3,510 1,785 1,830
Non-farm self-employment income 965 165 405 160 80 160
Investment income2 820 195 265 145 115 105
Other sources of income3 4,455 1,075 2,155 820 280 110
Zero income 10 5 0 5 5 5

Ontario

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Ontario Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 45,690 4,840 11,950 10,350 7,510 11,040
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 7,080 1,370 2,005 1,465 865 1,375
Wages and salaries 23,915 840 4,055 5,945 5,185 7,890
Non-farm self-employment income 2,465 365 785 485 235 595
Investment income2 1,385 145 325 255 250 405
Other sources of income3 10,825 2,100 4,775 2,195 985 775
Zero income 20 25 5 0 0 5

Manitoba

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Manitoba Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 14,900 2,675 5,075 3,590 1,905 1,650
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 3,120 905 965 565 280 390
Wages and salaries 7,630 600 2,410 2,235 1,380 1,000
Non-farm self-employment income 765 140 275 165 75 110
Investment income2 365 50 120 95 50 45
Other sources of income3 2,995 955 1,310 535 110 100
Zero income 20 15 0 0 0 5

Saskatchewan

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Saskatchewan Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 33,120 5,725 11,195 7,460 4,270 4,475
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 5,870 1,795 1,885 1,110 475 600
Wages and salaries 17,350 1,290 5,175 4,655 3,060 3,175
Non-farm self-employment income 1,290 285 455 235 130 180
Investment income2 665 80 145 180 105 150
Other sources of income3 7,940 2,265 3,525 1,285 495 365
Zero income 15 20 0 0 5 5

Alberta

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
Alberta Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 37,660 3,865 10,450 8,305 5,910 9,125
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 6,355 1,345 2,140 1,320 705 830
Wages and salaries 20,900 740 4,010 4,765 4,330 7,065
Non-farm self-employment income 1,940 280 520 505 240 395
Investment income2 1,500 100 340 360 215 480
Other sources of income3 6,955 1,390 3,440 1,355 415 350
Zero income 15 15 0 0 5 0

British Columbia

Table 3.2
Census families and economic families - Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms by the major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census, census year 2006
British Columbia Total income classes of census families on unincorporated farms in the year prior to the census
All classes Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 and over
number of census families
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    For the definition of census family refer to Census Terms.

    All references to a dollar value are based on the current dollar of the respective year.

    The reporting methodology for the income variables for the Census of Population changed from respondent-supplied information in 2001 to a combination of respondent-supplied and income tax data in 2006. This change breaks data comparability for the income series as it relates to the farming sector. Refer to Break in the Agriculture–Population linkage net farm income data series for more information on the factors that explain such variances in census data.

  1. The data in this table are for families on unincorporated farms only. Farm families receive net farm income from unincorporated farm operations. Unincorporated farms may also distribute funds to the farm family as wages and salaries or rent. Incorporated farms are not included in this table as they do not distribute net farm income to the farm family, but may pay wages and salaries, rent and/or dividends instead.
  2. Investment income includes payments of dividends including those from farm corporations, interest on deposits and bonds, and other investment income excluding retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]).
  3. "Other sources of income" includes government transfer payments (excluding farm-related government payments), retirement income including that from retirement investments (Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSPs] and Registered Retirement Income Fund [RRIFs]), and all other income. This category is a compilation of the "other income," "government transfer payments" and "retirement income" classifications from the Census of Population.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 15,630 2,145 4,060 3,630 2,335 3,455
Major source of census family total income in the year prior to the census  
Net farm income1 1,595 425 460 280 160 275
Wages and salaries 8,545 405 1,530 2,300 1,710 2,600
Non-farm self-employment income 1,155 145 350 260 150 255
Investment income2 475 90 115 80 50 145
Other sources of income3 3,820 1,065 1,600 700 265 190
Zero income 20 20 0 0 0 5