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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202119,119
Population
$67,500
Median Income
9.0%
Unemployment
71.9%
Homeownership
👥 Population
45.2
Median Age
4.4%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$74,500
Median Household Income
$91,700
Average Household Income
11.2%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
64.4%
Participation Rate
58.6%
Employment Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
1,655
High School
4,145
Postsecondary
10,250
Bachelor's+
4,860
🏠 Housing
$608,500
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,189
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,257
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,235
Visible Minorities
2,565
Immigrants
1,015
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Nelson had a population of 19,119 (+4.4% change from 2016) with a median age of 45.2. The median after-tax household income was $67,500, and the unemployment rate was 9.0%. Homeownership rate was 71.9% with an average dwelling value of $608,500.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021