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Courtenay, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
28,420
Population
2,271/sq mi density
$72,000
Median Income
$45,120 per capita
$572,000
Home Value
$1,230
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
245 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$572,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,420
Census 2021
Population Density
2,271
per square mile
Land Area
12.5
square miles (32.4 km²)
Median Age
48.8 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.7%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.1%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,420 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 2,271 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
Language
| English Only | 88.1% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |