Median Income
$54,800
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
30.0%
142% higher than US avg
How Alert Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population382
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$29,800
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty30.0%
Commute23 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden11.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation180 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+3.2%
Is Alert Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Alert Bay receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Alert Bay faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Alert Bay is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 30.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Education
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.
Alert Bay has a population of 382 with a density of 397 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
382
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Alert Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.9% |
Social Characteristics
Alert Bay vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Alert Bay is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Alert Bay vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,800 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| 142% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 165 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Alert Bay vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Alert Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5838°N, 126.9271°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |