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Castlegar, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,338
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$50,320 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$950
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,338
Census 2021
Population Density
1,087
per square mile
Land Area
7.7
square miles (19.9 km²)
Median Age
45.6 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.7%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
0.1%
Asian
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 14% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,338 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,087 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
Language
| English Only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |