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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202149,620
Population
$48,400
Median Income
7.5%
Unemployment
56.4%
Homeownership
👥 Population
54.4
Median Age
0.5%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$53,600
Median Household Income
$67,100
Average Household Income
18.7%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
52.1%
Participation Rate
48.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
9,315
High School
9,900
Postsecondary
22,135
Bachelor's+
4,830
🏠 Housing
$180,800
Avg. Dwelling Value
$583
Avg. Monthly Rent
$882
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,045
Visible Minorities
1,015
Immigrants
825
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Shawinigan had a population of 49,620 (+0.5% change from 2016) with a median age of 54.4. The median after-tax household income was $48,400, and the unemployment rate was 7.5%. Homeownership rate was 56.4% with an average dwelling value of $180,800.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021