Cole Bay 3, BC

British Columbia

Cole Bay 3 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 266. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
266 Population 245/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $25,200 per capita
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 26.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.3%
631% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 34.0%
174% higher than US avg

How Cole Bay 3 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population266
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$25,200
Unemployment26.3%
Poverty34.0%
Commute29 min

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Cole Bay 3 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cole Bay 3 receives an overall livability score of 1.5 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. Cole Bay 3 faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cole Bay 3 is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 34.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Cole Bay 3 has a population of 266 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

266
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cole Bay 3 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages7.4%

Social Characteristics

Cole Bay 3 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cole Bay 3 is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Cole Bay 3 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.3%
631% above US avg
Poverty Rate34.0%
174% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit15.4%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit15.4%
Work from Home15.4%

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