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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202122,970
Population
$93,000
Median Income
10.7%
Unemployment
80.6%
Homeownership
👥 Population
37.6
Median Age
9.0%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$108,000
Median Household Income
$121,000
Average Household Income
5.8%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
70.5%
Participation Rate
63.0%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
2,850
High School
6,300
Postsecondary
9,020
Bachelor's+
2,760
🏠 Housing
$751,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,280
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,706
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
2,240
Visible Minorities
2,680
Immigrants
800
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Essa had a population of 22,970 (+9.0% change from 2016) with a median age of 37.6. The median after-tax household income was $93,000, and the unemployment rate was 10.7%. Homeownership rate was 80.6% with an average dwelling value of $751,000.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
