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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202117,878
Population
$76,000
Median Income
9.2%
Unemployment
67.6%
Homeownership
👥 Population
37.6
Median Age
-5.4%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$85,000
Median Household Income
$101,000
Average Household Income
10.9%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
69.1%
Participation Rate
62.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
3,045
High School
4,415
Postsecondary
6,570
Bachelor's+
1,670
🏠 Housing
$334,800
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,099
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,362
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,710
Visible Minorities
1,520
Immigrants
2,460
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Dawson Creek had a population of 17,878 (-5.4% change from 2016) with a median age of 37.6. The median after-tax household income was $76,000, and the unemployment rate was 9.2%. Homeownership rate was 67.6% with an average dwelling value of $334,800.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021