| The average income of NWT seniors 65 years
and older is $22,134. Younger seniors age 55 to 64 years have similar
if not higher average income than other NWT wage earners. Lower income
can be expected among seniors 65 years and older. Almost 68% of seniors
65 years and older can expect annual income of $19,999 or less.
Table 6: Total Income by Age for the NWT Population 15 or more Years
of Age, 2001
| |
All Ages |
% |
55-64
Years |
% |
65 years & older |
% |
| Total Population |
29,945 |
100 |
2,155 |
100 |
1,570 |
100 |
| $0 - $9,999 |
5,925 |
20 |
475 |
22 |
80 |
5 |
| $10,000 - $19,999 |
4,200 |
14 |
330 |
15 |
985 |
63 |
| $20,000 - $39,999 |
5,800 |
19 |
400 |
19 |
330 |
21 |
| $40,000 - $59,999 |
4,575 |
15 |
350 |
16 |
95 |
6 |
| $60,000 and over |
5265 |
18 |
415 |
19 |
75 |
5 |
| Average Income |
$35,012 |
|
$39,382 |
|
$22,134 |
|
Source: NWT Bureau of Statistics
2.2 The Demand for NWT Seniors Literacy Supports
Literacy Defined
The definition of literacy by seniors, literacy providers and senior
serving organizations varies widely.
The NWT Literacy Council and Education, Culture and Communication
have adopted similar definitions of literacy.
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