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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202125,786
Population
$61,200
Median Income
9.3%
Unemployment
73.9%
Homeownership
👥 Population
50
Median Age
4.5%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$67,000
Median Household Income
$81,000
Average Household Income
13.6%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
52.7%
Participation Rate
47.8%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
4,805
High School
6,990
Postsecondary
9,995
Bachelor's+
2,420
🏠 Housing
$501,200
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,038
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,066
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,230
Visible Minorities
2,365
Immigrants
4,260
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Port Alberni had a population of 25,786 (+4.5% change from 2016) with a median age of 50.0. The median after-tax household income was $61,200, and the unemployment rate was 9.3%. Homeownership rate was 73.9% with an average dwelling value of $501,200.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021