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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202118,160
Population
$89,000
Median Income
6.3%
Unemployment
64.2%
Homeownership
👥 Population
32
Median Age
5.7%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$102,000
Median Household Income
$112,000
Average Household Income
3.7%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
70.9%
Participation Rate
66.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
1,600
High School
4,800
Postsecondary
6,970
Bachelor's+
2,280
🏠 Housing
$384,000
Avg. Dwelling Value
$1,049
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,342
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,075
Visible Minorities
1,065
Immigrants
1,245
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Petawawa had a population of 18,160 (+5.7% change from 2016) with a median age of 32.0. The median after-tax household income was $89,000, and the unemployment rate was 6.3%. Homeownership rate was 64.2% with an average dwelling value of $384,000.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021