Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How Campbell River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population506
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,290/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty12.0%
Commute16 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden21.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation207 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+2.7%
Is Campbell River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Campbell River receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Campbell River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Campbell River is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.
Campbell River has a population of 506 with a density of 1,290 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
506
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Campbell River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.9% |
Social Characteristics
Campbell River vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Campbell River is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income: Campbell River vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.1% |
| Housing Units | 165 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Campbell River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Campbell River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0163°N, 125.2446°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |