Section 1 Household total income and major source of income for farm households

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Canada

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Canada 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 229,375 137,995 91,375 246,925 153,700 93,220
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 36,935 25,245 11,690 42,000 29,730 12,270
$25,000 to $49,999 65,970 40,490 25,470 77,900 49,380 28,525
$50,000 to $74,999 51,185 29,505 21,680 60,195 36,165 24,030
$75,000 to $99,999 32,070 18,485 13,575 32,255 18,885 13,375
$100,000 and over 43,215 24,260 18,950 34,570 19,545 15,025

Newfoundland and Labrador

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Newfoundland and Labrador 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 560 410 145 640 515 135
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 105 90 20 145 130 15
$25,000 to $49,999 160 135 35 230 175 60
$50,000 to $74,999 130 100 25 145 120 20
$75,000 to $99,999 60 35 30 60 35 25
$100,000 and over 95 55 35 70 55 20

Prince Edward Island

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Prince Edward Island 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 1,700 1,145 555 1,850 1,305 545
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 295 230 70 235 185 45
$25,000 to $49,999 550 360 185 655 470 180
$50,000 to $74,999 435 290 145 460 330 125
$75,000 to $99,999 195 130 70 255 145 105
$100,000 and over 230 140 90 240 170 75

Nova Scotia

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Nova Scotia 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 3,790 2,600 1,195 3,910 2,845 1,080
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 560 405 165 685 500 180
$25,000 to $49,999 1,145 835 305 1,350 1,040 310
$50,000 to $74,999 950 620 325 1,045 740 300
$75,000 to $99,999 560 350 205 460 325 135
$100,000 and over 580 395 190 380 235 145

New Brunswick

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
New Brunswick 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.

Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 2,775 1,930 845 3,040 2,220 805
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 540 425 110 530 435 85
$25,000 to $49,999 795 545 250 915 720 200
$50,000 to $74,999 650 425 235 875 615 260
$75,000 to $99,999 405 275 135 405 250 155
$100,000 and over 380 260 115 310 200 110

Quebec

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Quebec 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 30,670 17,615 13,065 32,135 18,685 13,450
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 4,380 2,990 1,390 4,705 3,170 1,535
$25,000 to $49,999 10,860 6,260 4,595 11,960 6,855 5,100
$50,000 to $74,999 7,945 4,290 3,655 8,310 4,720 3,590
$75,000 to $99,999 3,800 2,065 1,740 3,765 2,005 1,760
$100,000 and over 3,695 2,010 1,680 3,400 1,930 1,470

Ontario

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Ontario 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 57,210 33,575 23,635 59,720 36,150 23,575
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 7,330 4,875 2,460 7,720 5,230 2,485
$25,000 to $49,999 14,160 8,465 5,695 16,070 10,005 6,065
$50,000 to $74,999 12,470 7,240 5,230 14,635 8,585 6,050
$75,000 to $99,999 9,145 5,100 4,045 9,625 5,735 3,890
$100,000 and over 14,100 7,895 6,200 11,680 6,590 5,090

Manitoba

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Manitoba 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 19,050 11,955 7,100 21,055 13,710 7,365
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 4,120 2,830 1,295 4,765 3,385 1,385
$25,000 to $49,999 6,065 3,815 2,255 7,865 5,225 2,635
$50,000 to $74,999 4,310 2,505 1,805 5,030 3,100 1,925
$75,000 to $99,999 2,325 1,435 890 1,910 1,155 755
$100,000 and over 2,230 1,375 850 1,490 835 655

Saskatchewan

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Saskatchewan 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 44,325 30,020 14,315 50,610 35,395 15,225
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 9,715 7,140 2,575 10,935 8,410 2,525
$25,000 to $49,999 14,165 9,575 4,595 17,575 12,265 5,310
$50,000 to $74,999 9,515 6,165 3,355 11,680 7,960 3,725
$75,000 to $99,999 5,230 3,465 1,770 5,435 3,535 1,895
$100,000 and over 5,700 3,675 2,025 4,985 3,220 1,765

Alberta

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
Alberta 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 49,430 28,290 21,135 53,650 32,140 21,510
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 6,855 4,420 2,440 9,045 6,280 2,760
$25,000 to $49,999 13,210 7,980 5,230 15,725 9,610 6,115
$50,000 to $74,999 10,455 5,665 4,790 12,950 7,385 5,570
$75,000 to $99,999 7,500 4,120 3,370 7,310 4,200 3,105
$100,000 and over 11,405 6,110 5,295 8,615 4,665 3,950

British Columbia

Table 1.1
Household total income and major source of income for farm households – Household total income classes in the year prior to the census by all farms, farms with one operator and farms with two or more operators, census years 2006 and 2001
British Columbia 2006 2001
All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators All farms Farms with one operator Farms with two or more operators
number of farms reporting
Symbol:
  • 0true zero or a value rounded to zero
Notes:
    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.
Source:
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Agriculture, Agriculture–Population Linkage Data.
Total 19,840 10,470 9,375 20,285 10,755 9,530
Household total income in the year prior to the census:  
Under $25,000 3,030 1,855 1,170 3,245 1,995 1,250
$25,000 to $49,999 4,845 2,530 2,315 5,560 3,015 2,540
$50,000 to $74,999 4,325 2,215 2,105 5,070 2,605 2,460
$75,000 to $99,999 2,840 1,515 1,325 3,030 1,490 1,540
$100,000 and over 4,810 2,350 2,455 3,390 1,645 1,740