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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202179,247
Population
$72,500
Median Income
11.2%
Unemployment
82.8%
Homeownership
👥 Population
51.6
Median Age
5.1%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$82,000
Median Household Income
$100,200
Average Household Income
10.2%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
54.7%
Participation Rate
48.6%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
11,660
High School
22,385
Postsecondary
32,655
Bachelor's+
8,985
🏠 Housing
$626,500
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,120
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,284
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
2,635
Visible Minorities
6,100
Immigrants
2,210
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Kawartha Lakes had a population of 79,247 (+5.1% change from 2016) with a median age of 51.6. The median after-tax household income was $72,500, and the unemployment rate was 11.2%. Homeownership rate was 82.8% with an average dwelling value of $626,500.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021
